Last year the Lilly Endowment awarded Virginia Theological Seminary a generous grant to launch a new initiative called Faith-filled Families: Christian Practices for Abundant Parenting. […]
Slowing Down during the Advent Season
This year, I want to slow down and savor the Advent season.
Summer at the Pool: Remembering our Baptisms
When the pool opens for the season, my kids want to be there.
Seasons of Wonder
While I’m grateful for my kids’ spiritual maturation, I long for the tactical faith-at-home rituals of their younger years.
Are We There Yet? Powerful reflections bring Lenten journeys to life.
These stories open my eyes and my heart to the work of God in the world in important and necessary ways.
How We Keep Advent: Books, Nativity, Devotionals… and Milkshakes too.
We do not keep elves on any of our shelves to send behavior reports to the North Pole. Christ came for us while we were yet on the naughty list.
This Advent, how will you wait?
As citizens of heaven, in Advent we wait for the day of the Lord. Author Christine McSpadden offers wisdom for the season.