Shaping Christian virtue through reading aloud
Stories have power When my husband and I had three young boys under the age of four, I discovered the captivating effect of books and reading aloud.…
Ways to affirm and celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February and, albeit very commercialized, our nation is engrossed with themes of love. While…
Dr. King: The revolution is where you are
I walked the chip aisle of Trader Joe's for dill pickle and blue corn tortilla chips. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a kerfuffle and turned to…
How do we teach our children to value and respect race?
I am white. Somehow it feels wrong to label myself with the word that defines my skin color. The term white feels entitled and off-putting, even…
Summer traditions: Teaching our children to pray for the world
I would love to travel the world with my kids. I imagine we’d get lost down colorful alleys, pop into restaurants beckoning us with the smell of…
What can I do? Recommended resources for racial reconciliation
We are grieved. As a ministry and as parents, we grieve the painful consequences of prolonged racial division and inequality in our country. At…
No words left
“Use your words.” I heard a mom say this to a young child, who in their frustration cried, “No words left.” I find myself now understanding that…
Is Andi Mack Shaping Your Child's Values?
Terri Minsky was inspired to create the Disney show, Andi Mack, when she learned that Jack Nicholson was an adult when he found out the woman he…
