E Pluribus Unum – A United, Broken Family
Maybe faith is just this: to accept that we are loved, even in the brokenness.
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Asking Questions with St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles
St. Jude’s legacy is based on just one spoken question.
St. James of Jerusalem Inspires Sibling Fun and Lentil Soup
My kids had fun being in charge of the evening’s meal, and I had a good time watching them work together and talk about what makes a good sibling.
Secrets of a Pew Whisperer: Let the Children Pick the Seat
I have my own criteria for selecting a seat in church. But giving my children the freedom to pick where they want to sit has helped me see my limitations.
Family Bible Study: A Labor of Love
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about being frustrated at my family’s lack of scripture in our lives, so we started a family Bible study. Here’s what happened.
Reading together can plant seeds of faith.
Classic children’s books may not be overtly religious, but so many of them are deeply profound.
Coloring Our Way to Conversation on Faith
As we sit on the floor and color a Bible illustration together, I can ask him some questions about that Bible story.
The “S” Word (School is coming!)
When the first day of school arrives, we celebrate like it’s a party.
Many Hands Make Light Work
When it comes to raising babies, you need all the help you can get. And I was raised by a four-square gospel choir of women.
Praying with kids matters – for a lifetime
Praying together was one of the ways my parents taught us what it meant to be family. Those childhood prayer practices still shape my life today.