Elizabeth Bentrup

Mary and the Art of Presence

“I’m so glad you were born!” Our rector, the Rev. Beth Fain, exclaimed this, shining with authenticity and her signature […]

Y’all know that calming exercise?Name 4 things you see,3 things you hear,2 things you feel, 1 thing you smell? When I

Growth can look so many different ways; it can even be invisible. When our children are young, they are most

“What language would you speak if you could speak any language?” someone asked as we reviewed the liturgical calendar during

Wisdom is everywhere. From the immortal and optimistic words of Belinda Carlisle whilst jumping on my best friend’s trampoline at

For each Grow Christians post we share on co-parenting, we offer this disclaimer: We are aware that our experience does

From sports leagues to school clubs, and youth groups to women’s groups, sororities, fraternities, PTA, service leagues, and men’s Bible

Recently our boys’ youth group passed by me in church and said, “Your boys are constantly talking smack [with each

A friend from seminary preached at church this week and talked about the passive aggression behind the phrase, ‘bless your heart.’ Most

Back to school season. This year my kids will get everything they ever wanted, which happens to align with what