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It is the beginning of a New Year, and for many people that means a time of new beginnings and resolutions. I have to admit, I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps like many of you, I tend to start off the year with many grand plans. I usually am going…
The Biggest Influence on a Child’s Faith Is…
Time and time again research tells us that the biggest influence on a child’s faith is the faith of their parents. Faith-practices in the home, faith discussions, and the examples that a parent sets when it comes to faith are key in shaping a child’s view on God and faith. This fact delights and terrifies…
Creating Meaningful Christmas Traditions
I love this time of year. Christmas carols, twinkling lights on trees, sipping hot chocolate, decadent treats, time with family and friends, incessant ads and commercials about all the things you and your children absolutely have to have – oh wait… maybe I don’t love that part. I love to give gifts. One of my favorite…
Creating a Bible Keepsake
When I was a little girl, I remember my great-grandmother showing me a well-used family Bible. Perhaps you have one in your family? This very well-used Bible was not only used for reading scripture, it was also used to record all the important events that happened in the family – marriages, births, baptisms – there…
Praying with Kids
Praying with your children is a powerful faith practice. Teaching children to nurture their relationship with God by continually being in conversation together is so very important. Figuring out how to do it, however, can sometimes be a challenge. Perhaps like many of you, prayer was part of my childhood rituals. Mealtime and bedtime prayers…