When I was in high school, we moved to the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, which had a long-term companion relationship with the Episcopal Church of Sudan.
Perpetua’s Challenge to Rethink Adulthood
When did you become an adult? Was there a moment, an inbreath as a child followed by a grownup outbreath?
The Scholl siblings’ faithful courage to do what’s right
The story of Hans and Sophie Scholl is a powerful story of faith and courage.
Agency and Lionesses: Thecla the Martyr
It happens often when we are in church: at the time of the children’s sermon, my daughter is nowhere to be found.
Constance and the Martyrs of Memphis
The words “Martyrs” and “Memphis” at first glance might seem to be an odd pairing. We think of martyrs as biblical, ancient, and abroad, and Memphis as relatively young from a world history standpoint—a place for good BBQ and Blues.
Experiments in Minivan Christian Formation
Title: Experiments in Minivan Christian Formation, based on a true story
Living as a Microphone for God
We know Oscar Romero because of his outspoken liberation theology, but that is not what marked the majority of his ordained life.
No One Wants a Fairytale: Remembering the Rebel Martyrs with Teenagers
If you want a teenager to run away from church go ahead and teach them about the virgin saints. If you want teenagers to see the power they hold and the faith they can embody tell them about the the fearless arguers, the brave truth tellers, the rebel saints.
Celebrating St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
There is no moment on earth when I met Jesus in the flesh, but like Peter and Paul in this image, I too stand at his feet.