Transfiguration: lean into the mystery of Christ’s love for us.
The Transfiguration is confusing and deeply mystifying, and maybe that’s the point.
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Liturgical Year
Bible
How our family observes Holy Week at home
Spending Holy Week with my young children has been an unexpected blessing. Our traditions help us grow together as Christians.
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My daughter tried to make a bargain with God – then asked me if it would work.
My daughter tried to make a deal with God – not the point of prayer. But so did the Psalmist.
My daughter tried to make a bargain with God – then asked me if it would work. Read Post »
Discipleship
To abide in the shadow of the Almighty…
When the priest invited her flock to come and see the new table, to worship in the round, to try something new, four little feet—and the two little boys they belong to—took her seriously.
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The disciples cast lots to select St. Matthias. My kids do too.
The Israelites didn’t see casting lots as a game of chance. They saw it as a revelation of God’s will.
The disciples cast lots to select St. Matthias. My kids do too. Read Post »
Discipleship
Bringing kingdom metaphors to life (with seeds, scraps, and bread dough)
Jesus talks about sowers planting seeds, of abundance out of scraps, about bread and wine and love. This turns out to be very practical wisdom.
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My (unchurched) adult son stood up for Jesus and Scripture – on social media.
My son stunned me with the depth of his faith and passion for the teachings of Jesus.
My (unchurched) adult son stood up for Jesus and Scripture – on social media. Read Post »
Talking Scripture: You Can Go Home Again
Tonight I was blessed with a three-generation discussion about the Bible. I’m still pinching myself.
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Jesus could have destroyed Saul. Instead, he claimed him.
Saul breathed murder and violence against the church. What’s a Good Shepherd to do?
Jesus could have destroyed Saul. Instead, he claimed him. Read Post »
Jesus called; St. Andrew answered.
I imagine hesitation and maybe even resistance into this story. But my children do not.
Jesus called; St. Andrew answered. Read Post »