By Miranda Grummon Sometimes, this parenting gig is hard to get one’s head around. It’s hard to believe the cliché that this is “the hardest/noblest/most important job in the world” when I’m engaged in the many mundane tasks that go along with having young children. I don’t feel like I am conquering the world when I’m cleaning poop … Continue reading
by Casey Wait Fitzgerald Opening Prayer God of Love, open our hearts and minds as we consider the words of the apostle Paul. Help us to remember God’s incredible love for us, and may we give that love to each other. Amen. Scripture The apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the church in Corinth, … Continue reading
~by Charity Marrone During this season as we find ourselves re-entering the Story of Easter I am reminded of how grand our story of faith can be. It is often referred to as the greatest story ever told. For me it is good to remember that many contributions were made to the full story. It … Continue reading
By Sara Wolbrecht If there was a soundtrack of songs for Jesus-followers, included in the collection would most certainly be Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again.” Our God is a sending God which makes us a people on the move. Psalms 120 – 135 reflect this sentiment – the heading you find in your Bible … Continue reading
Earlier this week I was thinking to myself I had done a pretty good job of keeping it peaceful and calm and not cramming too much in among all the special events that show up on the calendar this time of year. Okay, I was feeling just the teensiest bit smug. Then on Monday night … Continue reading
I was busy in the kitchen making our three-year-old daughter’s lunch. She was sitting at our kitchen island, humming and swinging her legs as they dangled down from her stool as she looked out the sliding glass door to our sunny backyard. Still swinging her legs, she asked, “Mom? Is somebody reading a story about … Continue reading
I have been thinking a lot about prayer lately. I had my bi-weekly appointment scheduled with my spiritual director this week, and I wanted to talk to her about my thoughts on prayer, but she was sick, so I have been hashing this one out on my own. So, let’s pretend that you are all … Continue reading
The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs (about 1423-24) Tempera on wood, 31,9 x 63,5 cm cm National Gallery, London by Fra Angelica Over the last week or two at church, I’ve been talking with the children about All Saints Day. I drew the connection to Halloween as All Hallow’s Eve, and saints as … Continue reading
As a minister and a mother, I have a relentless, nagging sensation that I should always be doing something else. If I’m folding laundry, should I instead be reading with my son? If I’m answering e-mail, should I be visiting the sick instead? If I’m reading a book about prayer, should I be working on … Continue reading
Halloween is still several days away, but in many homes, the excitement and preparation has been going on for several weeks. In our family, the kids are planning their costumes, imagining ever-more-intricate ones. I love their creativity, and want them to have fun and feel great about their costumes, but some of the logistics of … Continue reading
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