My daughter is growing into leadership – as an acolyte.
I am blessed as I watch my child grow. She is blessed as she learns she can be part of leading liturgy.
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Children in church
Second Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Respect
At the end of the day, respect is not just a social virtue — it’s a theological virtue too. Sharing worship with my kids is one more opportunity to practice.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
A 3 year-old led the prayer. And it was good. Read Post »
Parenting
The Bible is full of people making bad choices. That’s good news for us.
Once when I forgot to bring a chapter book for Peter, then six, to read in church, which was in those
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I bring my kids to Ash Wednesday worship. Here’s why.
As a child, I was somewhat confused about death. I blame Star Wars.
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