Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude
The practice of gratitude – rooted in Scripture, lived out daily – is worth cultivating at home.
Parenting
Learning to trust God and let go
I’ve learned over the years that letting go is one of the primary and most challenging practices of parenting. That’s especially true as my son flies away to begin adult life.
My adult child reflects on her faith
I provided my adult daughter with a faith foundation. Now, she’s telling me it made a difference.
As a parent, I am my child’s guide
As parents and caregivers, our children are our guests as they learn to find their way through life.
Nothing separates us – or our son with special needs – from the love of God.
Parenting a child with special needs is living with the beloved child you have and not the one you had imagined.
A House of Prayer for All People (Even Young, Wiggly Ones)
I want to be in a place that embraces all people, including young, wiggly, wandering ones, as a blessing, not a burden.
God’s Grace & Love Can Never be Earned
I don’t ever want my children to think for one second that love and grace have to be earned.
It’s (still) Easter: time to practice forgiveness.
As a people who celebrate the risen Christ, we are called to forgive 365 days a year. Parenting gives us unique opportunities to practice this discipline.
First Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Being There
In our baptismal vows, we promise to share the Good News with others; as parents, our primary mission field is our own kids. How do we raise kids who love and worship God?
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 – even the hard ones.