When we read Bible stories, we always want to cast ourselves as favorably as possible. Sure, we might not be the Forgiving Father – that’s clearly Jesus casting himself in his story, right? – but we could at least be the forgiven son. Except we usually aren’t.
How do you talk to your young children about war?
I cannot fix this world for my sweet babies, but I can make sure they know their own place in working for peace.
Preach the truth as if you had a million voices
In a short life of 33 years, Saint Catherine of Siena never seems to have wasted a moment.
Zoom: Where the Sacred Meets the Secular
Little did I know that Zoom was soon to be a household word. The world around us changed quickly, so I adjusted my ministry as the Director of Christian Education.
When Nia and I were children: watching my girls grow up
When your children realize that they’re adults, it puts a whole new spin on the phrase “life comes at you fast.” Miriam McKenney wonders whether or not her kids’ faith lives are enough to equip them for adulthood.
Stories of God at Home: A Godly Play Approach
Over a decade ago, while in seminary I began researching children’s spirituality. I read whatever I could and looked at (and tried) lots of things, […]
Jesus called; St. Andrew answered.
I imagine hesitation and maybe even resistance into this story. But my children do not.
Small Children, Big Questions
The stark questions of little people, especially around issues of faith and faith identity, can make us very uncomfortable.