This is the week when we come face to face with the dark details of crucifixion. I have to admit how incredibly uncomfortable I am with this story. I think most people are, if we stop long enough to think about it. It’s incredibly violent. Senseless. Painful. We are confronted not just with what happened, […]
Sermon Remix: Why did Christ Die on the Cross? Read More »
This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for some time now but haven’t felt brave enough. By writing what I really think, I know that I break from a lot of conventional wisdom and tradition when it comes to children’s ministry. At the same time, I feel strongly about this and I’ve thought about it and
Should We Protect Our Children From the Violence of the Cross? Read More »
A few weeks ago I was talking to my sons Clayton and Samuel about baptism. “It’s when you put water on the baby’s head and the baby officially becomes part of God’s family,” I said. Clayton furrowed his brow and said “But the baby is always a part of God’s family, even before you put the
Sermon Remix : Some Thoughts about Baptism and the Book of Order Read More »
One of the things I’ve been trying to do as we continue on with our brief “art class at home” lessons is to keep them fairly simple and short. In fact, I’d say I spend about as much time setting them up as the boys do “executing” them. Still, it’s paid off. The short time
Art Class at Home & Church: Bubble Wrap Prints Read More »
It’s so exciting to be able to do a book tour without even leaving home! Take a look at all the places where Faithful Families will be “visiting” and drop by! I’ll be linking back to the completed posts here! March 20 – TJ Remaley – “From Mountaintops to Tabletops.”
Faithful Families Blog Tour Read More »
Sabbath, to rest. Rest. Rest. So many of the parents I know are desperate for rest. Incidentally, rest isn’t the same as sleep. One can be well rested on very little sleep. Conversely, one can get many hours of sleep and still not feel rested. True rest comes from a sense of peace and calm and
Sabbath Notecards: Helping Families Rest – (Spiritual Practice) #FaithfulFamilies Read More »
When I was in my early 20s, I was unclear about whether or not I was “allowed” to be a minister. By “allowed” I mean if it was something that I thought the Bible permitted. Even though I grew up in a denomination that ordained women, I went to a college that was a part
Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. Tim Keller, and the Abraham Kuyper Lecture Read More »
So, as I explained last week, I’m on a new mission to teach art (not crafts) to my children. I’m not an art teacher or formally trained artist, but I do love to do my own art, and this maternity leave has been a rich time to peruse Pinterest while up at 4 in the
Art School at Home or Church :: Marbled Paper: Shaving Cream & Liquid Watercolors Read More »
Psst… come here. I’ll tell you a secret. I often write simply for personal motivation. I’ll tell you what I mean. When I first got married, I was a terrible cook. Really awful, like “just throw the pan away” awful. I wanted to become better, but I wasn’t excited about the process. So, I created a cooking
Introducing Art School at Home/Church: Homemade Spray Chalk Read More »
Do you feel like your ministry is marked by a lack of time, volunteers and money? You’re not alone. Many ministry leaders feel this way, and while there’s no “one size fits all” remedy, I’ve come to believe an abundance mentality is part of a successful ministry. The idea of abundance mentality comes from Stephen
How to Transform Scarcity Mentality to Abundance Mentality in Ministry Read More »
