Author name: Melody Wilson Shobe

The Rev. Melody Wilson Shobe is an Episcopal priest who has served churches in Rhode Island and Texas. A graduate of Tufts University and Virginia Theological Seminary, Melody had authored and co-authored a number of books and curricula for Forward Movement, including Faithful Questions, Meet the Saints: A Family Storybook, The Path: A Family Storybook, and Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs & Practices (due out Summer 2017). Melody, her husband, and their two daughters live in Dallas, Texas, where she spends her spare time reading stories, building forts, conquering playgrounds, baking cookies, and exploring nature.

Making Connections: The Good Book Club in Action

Melody Wilson Shobe / March 6, 2018 / 1 Comment / Discipleship / children, Luke, nativity, The Good Book Club, young children

Sharing these stories and a time of wondering has led us to connect to the Scripture and one another in a new
way.

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The Good Book Club with Kids: Setting Up for Success (Part 3 of 4)

Melody Wilson Shobe / February 8, 2018 / Discipleship / Acts, Bible, children, Luke, The Good Book Club, young children

I know that for my family to engage in a Lenten practice it needs to be simple and achievable.

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The Good Book Club with Kids: Picking A Bible (Part 2 of 4)

Melody Wilson Shobe / February 7, 2018 / Discipleship / Bible, Lent, The Good Book Club, young children

I needed a Bible that is accessible for children but still has all of the text. So I did my favorite thing—research!

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Gifts for Faith (A Guide for All Ages)

Melody Wilson Shobe / December 5, 2017 / Parenting / Advent, books, children, Christmas, gift guide, gifts, presents, teenagers, teens, young children

The best kinds of gifts are those that foster faith.

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My daughters are learning to pray–beginning with Grace.

Melody Wilson Shobe / July 20, 2017 / 4 Comments / Parenting / children, Family, food, grace, meals, parenting, Prayer

My daughter would start with the memorized prayer, then go “off script” and talk to God. She learned to pray.

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My first-grade daughter is “an Easter girl.” Together, we’re learning about resurrection.

Melody Wilson Shobe / May 22, 2017 / 3 Comments / Parenting / Easter, Holy Week, Lent, young children

As a mother, I teach my children about the resurrection. And also – my daughter teaches me.

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