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Our students are measured in countless ways throughout the school year. Doctors measure height and weight. Academic skills are tested. Sticker charts and stop lights measure behavior. We count pages read and homework assignments completed. We keep track of our sports scores and music practice time afterschool. Measuring tools…
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Originally posted on Bless Each One:
“Mom/Dad, I am not sure about this whole confirmation thing.” Turns out I may not be the first parent to have heard this phrase. If your son or daughter utters these words, don’t panic; here are five tips to open up conversation that I can neither confirm nor deny…
When I was a teenager, we lived on a lake, deep in the country. On summer nights I would retreat to our small dock, lie on my back and look up at the stars, marveling at the unimaginable prospect of infinity. I felt a sense of dizziness, others might call it awe, when confronted with … Continue reading
I’m especially looking forward to Holy Communion this Sunday. I look forward to admitting that as hard as I am trying, it isn’t enough to make much of dent in the suffering of the world. As much I as I hate to admit it, the truth is that I cause real suffering and pain, too. … Continue reading
This has been the busiest month ever on this blog! I am grateful not only for the opportunity to share things I have created, but also to be able to have conversations and collaborate with Christian Educators around the country. Today I have 8 parachute games for learning about the Bible up on Building Faith. … Continue reading
“I don’t know the Bible well enough” is he most common hesitation I hear when I invite adults to lead our faith formation classes. Many people are curious, yet not confident, about the Bible. Every Sunday I look forward to hearing people’s questions. Just this past week, one kindergartner asked, “Is it fiction or nonfiction?’ … Continue reading
