There is no denying that the restrictions that COVID-19 has imposed on our lives add at least one layer of stress to..
For those of us who follow the Revised Common Lectionary, there are a few books of the Bible that don’t often..
In my household, we’ve developed a habit of hollering to each other when we’re in different parts of the house. Inevitably, the..
Teaching our children procedures for avoiding germs has always been part of being a parent. Wash your hands with soap for two..
There are times when the calendar, the Revised Common Lectionary and world events seem to be completely in sync. Usually, though, this..
There is no doubt that the last many months have been challenging. And while the difficulties of the pandemic shouldn’t be ignored..
Fans of the movie “The Princess Bride” will remember Westley and Buttercup’s journey into the fire swamp. The scenes are filled with brushes..
A new school year is around the corner! This year this statement is met with more worry, trepidation and anxiety than in..
A few weeks ago, my 13-year-old son told me he was too busy and needed some down time. I have to admit..
All parents have stories about naming their children. Some demonstrate strong ties to ancestry or culture. Others reflect the values and traits..
When I was younger, I was enamored with choose-your-own-adventure books. Reading was exciting enough but being given the ability to create and..
Over the last few days I have been glued to the internet reading about plans for reopening schools in the fall while..
Last week, out of curiosity, I flipped back through my calendar to count the number of weeks since our congregation last gathered..
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, we have an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a..
The news that singing is considered a “super spreader” of the coronavirus was a gut punch to many of us. Music is an..
Living in the United States, freedom is a word most children hear from a young age. It may be presented as a..
Compassion and empathy rank fairly high on the list of traits parents hope their children develop. As Christians, these qualities are especially..
For the last few weeks, George Floyd’s voice saying “I can’t breathe” has been playing on loop in my head. It haunts..
This Sunday is Pentecost, the day we often refer to as “the church’s birthday” when teaching children about the liturgical calendar. While..
As good and faithful Presbyterians, our inability to gather in person won’t stop us from getting together virtually to praise God —..
Despite being separated from the noise of the larger world, moments of silence are few and far between right now. As..
Over the last several weeks, our children have been asking seemingly simple questions that don’t have definitive answers. When can we play..
One of the best things about stories is their ability to transport us to a world different than our own. Access to..
In honor of Earth Sunday, this activity reminds us that the cycles of creation continue, even while our lives are seemingly disrupted. ..
Unanticipated surprises can be wonderful. An email or text from an old friend, a free doughnut at your favorite bakery or even..
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