Today marks the feast of Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. They don’t appear in canonical scriptures; lacking source material, generations of Christians have looked for them in themselves.
Grow Christians Greatest Hits: Joachim and Anne Read Post »
There are moments in life when words feel too small, especially when children are facing loss, illness, or the mystery
Chaplain Teddy’s Guiding Light: Helping Children Make Sense of Goodbye Read Post »
The winter break was coming to its close, and my youngest had a request. “Mommy, can we pray that I
Spontaneous and Rote Prayer with Children Read Post »
Is it required upon entering adulthood to begin some sort of Christmas collection? Crechés. Nutcrackers. Santa mugs. Fragile Radko ornaments.
Honoring the Extraordinary Ordinary Read Post »
In the Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in, and admitted that God was God, and knelt and prayed. Clive
Forming Faith in the Chronicles of Narnia Read Post »
“The Jesus I grew up with was zero percent relaxed, but the Jesus I know now carries an ease I’ve
Teaching the Way of Jesus Read Post »
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” I remember the first time
Celebrating the Visitation and Quiet Miracles that Change the World Read Post »
The month of May offers multiple opportunities to learn and reflect on how the Spirit continues to move through Mary.
Mary Embraces the World Read Post »
One of the perks of editing Grow Christians is celebrating the successes of our contributors. I’m thrilled to see their
Going Back to Church Camp Read Post »
A friend from seminary preached at church this week and talked about the passive aggression behind the phrase, ‘bless your heart.’ Most
The Skin You’re In Read Post »