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Honoring St. Philip & St. James, Apostles
St. Philip and St. James remind us that ordinary people responding to Jesus Christ can change the course of human ...
Time flies! So I slow down.
Parents often talk about how fast time flies as kids grow up. I practice staying present to savor the moments ...
7 Ways to Celebrate St. Philip & St. James
I didn't start celebrating saints days when my kids were little. But I can still start now ...
Honoring St. Mark the Evangelist
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Mark. What lessons can we draw from his life? ...
It’s Earth Day. Let’s get dirty.
In a difficult time, Earth Day reminds us to get ourselves and our kids into the dirt for health and ...
Planning Ahead to Celebrate St. Mark
St. Mark's feast day is April 25th. Celebrate the saint by preparing Sautéed Mustard Greens and reflecting on the parable ...
Grow Christians: Next Steps
We're read the surveys and set our direction for the second phase of the pilot. Also, giveaway winner announcement! ...
Faith at Home, Remembered
Finding a collection of Forward Day by Day covers reminded me of my father's faith practice - a daily ritual ...
Spring Chill (In My House)
The cool spring outside is mirrored inside my home. I lean on my faith to guide and help me when ...
Bringing Easter into Our Home
Taking down old palm crosses, putting up new ones, and making an Easter altar helps our family observe the season ...
A 3 year-old led the prayer. And it was good.
Once upon a time, in a vocational incarnation from four jobs ago, I spent thirty minutes, four days a week, leading ...
Giveaway Closes Soon & Excuse Our Dust
Grow Christians readers, you are amazing! Over 100 of you have responded to the survey we posted requesting your thoughts ...
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Transforming Stranger Danger: Aelred, Spiritual Friendship, and the Online World
Don’t talk to strangers. Definitely don’t talk to strangers in chatrooms in 2003. These are the sorts of essential socializing ...
An Epiphany Invitation for Families to Wonder Together
“What goes on in her head?” I wondered aloud, many years ago, watching our brilliant and quirky cattle dog patrol ...
Following the Star Across Cultures
I love the Feast of the Epiphany for many reasons, but primarily because it’s when people from other nations are ...
Good Tidings of Grief
Comfort and Joy “Good tidings of grief, to you and your friends, good tidings for Christmas, and a thoughtful new ...
The Twelve Days of Christmas
For me, hearing the first Christmas carol played over the intercom at the shopping center brings an initial shock of ...
Blessed Are the Storytellers
Blessed are the storytellers, for they shall… … make an incredible sum of money to sustain them and their descendants. (uncommon)… ...