Tag: faith
When Organized Religion Feels Like Too Much
I’m sitting here with about a thousand things running through my brain: An invisible checklist of everything that needs to be done for the...
Hanukkamas – Celebrating In A Dual Religion Home
Growing up, my brother and I were the product of a dual religion household. My mother was Jewish, and my father is Christian. While...
Jesus Wasn’t a White Guy: Faith and Black History Month
While acknowledging and appreciating Black history this month, let's consider how faith plays a role in our perspective on race relations. I share below...
When Your Child Causes You to Reevaluate Your Faith
Children notoriously ask difficult questions, but what happens when a child’s difficult questions challenge mom’s faith? Or when the task of teaching your child...
Bringing Back Prayer In Our House
Four months ago, I lost my wedding rings. I told myself that I could dwell on it or I could pray on it. I...
Confession: I’m a Cafeteria Catholic Sending My Kids To Catholic School
I’m not a fan of the term Cafeteria Catholic, but that’s who I am. There are a lot of us, too! If you’re not...
During the Waiting
I have a picture of myself as a four-year-old with a white dish cloth draped on my head and secured in place with plastic...
To the Mom Whose Husband Just Walked Out
You are reeling; your future just shattered right before your eyes. It’s OK to cry. Cry hard. Sob on the kitchen floor until no...
Teaching the Fruits of the Spirit
I have had grand plans for quite a while now to teach my preschooler about the fruits of the Spirit. I was going to...
How Infertility Changed Me
This time 5 years ago, I was desperate to become a mother.
At this point we knew that IVF would most likely be our only option for...
Finding Faith Through Childhood Cancer
Last year I got a message from a family member a couple weeks before our son’s terrifying stem cell transplant. Our sweet Jonah, age 3,...
Teaching Religion My Way
We go to church. Sometimes. Our church isn't traditional; there are no shiny pews to slide down or hymn books to flip through. There...
Running the Church-A-Thon
I don't get to sit with my boys in church very often. On the rare occasion that I take off from work, I really do love...
Stepping Out of the Boat: Facing My First Day Jitters
As a teacher, the surprise ending of the children’s book First Day Jitters always brings a smile to my face. Amidst all the back...
Holy Yoga
I remember the first time I heard the phrase "Holy Yoga." I had no idea what to expect. My only thought was that it...
