The Gospel in Our Stories
We often recognize stories as having a beginning, middle, and end but do we recognize the smaller points of the Gospel, the pointing to God in literature and storytelling?
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Book Review–WHAT IS GIVEN FROM THE HEART by Patricia C. McKissack
I found this absolute treasure of a book on my latest trip to the library. I sometimes go there to relax, browse the shelves, and see what “new” books have appeared since my last visit. Often I find that spark … Continue reading →
Sharing Prayer Time with Children
Prayers are whispered, spoken out loud and/or said in our thoughts. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for guidance. We share prayers of thanksgiving and joy.
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Are your children daydreaming, staring out the window, never finishing their studies in the time allotted, just plain bored? Is it their fault or is there another way to approach learning that is more enjoyable and sustainable? I wonder what … Continue reading →
Listening to the Lost Sheep
Massive heat wave, globe-trotting Saharan dust cloud, murder hornets, ongoing global pandemic, Great Depression-Era unemployment rates, nationwide protests and unrest in both small and large cities; who knows what else may be happening between when I write this and when … Continue reading →
They are watching and listening…
By the time this message posts, the country will have been dealing with a virus outbreak and a violence outbreak. News and radio reports, social media and conversations between family, friends and strangers have discussed the bad and sometimes looked for the good. … Continue reading →