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Discovering God in the Ordinary Moments With My Young Child

So much of the early development of faith occurs before children can even articulate what is happening within them. For them, things are happening in the background of the familiar, the ordinary, and the mundane. As a Montessori teacher and a mom of faith, I have come to realize that as important as teaching is, … Read more

Epiphany Fun: Foods, Songs, Stories & More

I love Epiphany!

In an earlier post, I wrote about my discovery of Epiphany as the culmination of the 12 Days of Christmas, and how I learned to treasure this holiday within my broken, blended family.

But celebrating Epiphany under any circumstances is just plain fun. It’s a multi-cultural celebration that has always inspired stories, music, pageants, games, and festive meals. After all, the Three Kings came from three different cultures and continents, so there’s a lot to play around with.

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