My daughter told me, “For you being a priest, we aren’t the most religious family.” Is that because our faith is practical and immersive?
We observe Lent. That doesn’t make us religious? Read Post »
Our families show us God in everyday life. Recognizing these moments is critical for our faith and the faith of our children.
Simeon sang when he saw the infant Christ – and we still sing today. Read Post »
In Saul I recognize the passionate energy of my own boys and many other children I’ve worked with over the years.
We want to give our children the world! So often what we end up giving them is continued complicity in the world’s model of desire and scarcity. Our faith teaches something better.
Giving thanks is no small thing. It requires a conversion of heart. Read Post »
Our children have been receiving the Eucharist since Baptism—and yet they still need instruction in what that means.
How widely are Episcopal parents teaching the meaning of Eucharist? (Honest question.) Read Post »
We have transitioned away from “cute” to… toeing the line of scary.
We’ve moved past the cute costume stage… and more deeply into this sacred season. Read Post »
I asked my girls what they think my husband and I did to nurture their friendship. They attribute their love for each other to some of our core values.
Raising Children to be Friends Read Post »
My dad always says, “Nothing will change in your life if you do not read the Bible.” I believe this is true.
My son and I read and discuss the Bible together. Read Post »
All of the snippets of scripture that we hear in worship and sing in hymns “count” in my children’s Christian education.
My children are hearing the Bible in worship, camp and Sunday School. It all counts! Read Post »
Responding to kids’ faith questions when they come – including in the car on the way to ballet – helps them understand that faith matters every day of the week.
Math, Sin, and Faith Formation in the Car Read Post »