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Not-so-great expectations (for clergy kids – and all of us)

October 26, 2016 By Richelle Thompson 12 Comments

Clergy kids get special expectations. But Jesus overturned the expectations of others.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Children in church, church, clergy, discipleship, parenting

The “S” Word (School is coming!)

August 10, 2016 By Richelle Thompson 6 Comments

When the first day of school arrives, we celebrate like it’s a party.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: back to school, children, crafts, first day, parenting, teenagers, young children

We Met A Stranger on the Road

July 27, 2016 By Richelle Thompson Leave a Comment

Terrorism teaches us to fear the stranger. But our faith calls us to love.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Europe, Forward Movement, ISIS, terrorism, vacation

A House of Prayer for All People (Even Young, Wiggly Ones)

May 18, 2016 By Richelle Thompson 2 Comments

I want to be in a place that embraces all people, including young, wiggly, wandering ones, as a blessing, not a burden.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: baptism, Children in church, Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices, parenting, Sacred Spaces

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