Beyond the Manger
I’m always trying to find ways to help my kids see the true meaning of Christmas – beyond all of the gifts, decorations, fancy food, etc. Which, if I’m being honest, it pretty difficult since I actually LIKE all of…
Exploring Christianity With Your Child
Guest post by Traci Rhoades I first met Traci a few years ago in a Christian women’s writing group. From the beginning of our acquaintance I found her to be curious, compassionate, and respectful of people’s personal faith journeys and…
Love Anyway: What I’m Telling My Kids About the Church Shooting
I started this morning watching my girls get ready for church. They stood next to each other in front of the bathroom mirror, brushing their hair and talking about the things young girls talk about in the morning. “I wanted…
An Open Letter to Vacation Bible School Volunteers
Dear VBS Volunteer (or Servant, or Worker, or Helper), Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of this momma’s heart. Thank you for the days and weeks and months of preparation. Thank you for thinking about this week long before…