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What Does This Day Mean? Reflections for Pentecost at Home

"God of power, may the boldness of your Spirit transform us, may the gentleness of your Spirit lead us, may the gifts of your …

Inspired by Kari Ann Lessner at the Diocese of Texas Cathedral, I offered a book discussion and activity before the movie version …

"Easter eggs are a sign of new life and of Christ's resurrection. The joy of Easter is a reminder of the joy we have now …

Sometimes concepts like baptism can seem too large to talk about with our children. Where do we start? We can best support their …

"There is no magic bullet, no perfect formula, no 'just right.' What we can do is listen for the Holy Spirit and do the hard work …

"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …

"We talk about Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and death and how the sky turned dark and the earth stopped breathing. But the children …

"You are testing yourself – and allowing God to test you – to see if, by giving up something that maybe you are too focused on in …

"Advent in a Box was designed to provide faith at home resources to support, love, and connect families where and when they need …