Intentionally authentic: shared prayer with my girls
I started to very intentionally work prayer into our daily conversation in ways that didn’t feel forced or hokey.
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Easter upends our expectations. Thank God!
I take my youngest son to watch the dawning of day. Together each morning we rediscover the hope of resurrection.
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Thinking ahead to Pentecost: Five Ways to Celebrate
From fast and simple to involved and edifying, five ways to celebrate Pentecost at home.
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My first-grade daughter is “an Easter girl.” Together, we’re learning about resurrection.
As a mother, I teach my children about the resurrection. And also – my daughter teaches me.
St. Philip & St. James: We know so little, yet they teach so much.
St. Philip and St. James are almost unknown people. Yet clearly they mattered to Jesus.
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Observing – and Discussing – Good Friday with Children [Round Up]
Good Friday can bring challenging conversations with kids. Here are ideas and resources to help.
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Learning (with Children) How to Pray
I taught my chapel kids the Lord’s Prayer. They taught me that I am still and always learning prayer.
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My daughter tried to make a bargain with God – then asked me if it would work.
My daughter tried to make a deal with God – not the point of prayer. But so did the Psalmist.
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I took a deep breath, and started praying Compline with my family.
I made a handout to teach my parish the practice of Compline. I wasn’t sure quite what would happen when I took five home.
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Preparing for Easter with grandchildren (who don’t know the story)
I’ve slowly come up with a few small things that might at least plant the seeds of understanding “life from death” for our secular grandchildren.
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