Not long after my first son was born, I purchased a small, decorative wire tree. It stands about 2 feet tall with a sparse number of burlap leaves, and I intended to use it all year long. As a …
Since I began attending my church 3 years ago, I’ve been greatly moved by my pastor’s heart for liturgy and traditionalism in the walk of faith. Having grown up in a Charismatic, evangelical church, I didn’t have first-hand experience with …
Lent can be confusing for kids (and adults!). While the secular world might see Lent as a time to go on a diet, Lent is about much more than giving up sweets or sodas for 40 days. It’s an …
When I was growing up, I had not even the faintest idea of what Lent was. If you had asked me, I would have told you “Lent” was the fuzz that gets trapped in the dryer. It’s not that I …
Lent. It’s the season of giving up, sacrificing, preparing. During “Lententide,” we turn our eyes and our hearts more fully towards Christ and the cross in anticipation of Easter Sunday coming soon. Growing up Southern Baptist, my family didn’t celebrate …
Every year my family looks forward to “Pancake Day” also known as Shrove Tuesday! Shrove Tuesday is a huge dinner with our extended church family where we gather together and feast on pancakes, sausages, muffins, and fruit. It’s a fun …
