Don’t forget that you can download The Passion for Children and listen to it for free, and if you like it, try some of the other Glory Stories, we love them! Read more

Kat’s beautiful Lenten reminder and 4ddintx‘s resourceful comment on Monday were enough to get me off my duff to try something new to make this a more meaningful and memorable Lent for my children.  Thus, our Jesus Tree was born.   A trip to the craft store; some felt, scissors, and glue; and a little time and attention to detail was all it took to erect our Jesus Tree and this week’s ornaments.  After two days, I’m not entirely sure how much my... Read more

I need consumer recommendations. What are the best watercolors and crayons and pastels for a 4.5 year-old? I am sick of the cheap stuff. We have one of those combo kits from a big-box art supply store that probably cost $19.95 and it is simply not worth it. I was up coloring with her last night and I immediately wanted to quit, no wonder she often does too. I think she is old enough and focused enough to have good... Read more

when the priest told me to be grateful for my children he did not know that a few hours later I would be cleaning poop out of the bathtub. Read more

A helpful link. h/t Amy Read more

Blessed Lent to you all. Guest post here, from Mr. Mary Alice. The topic is losing weight and getting healthier in the six weeks before Easter and beyond. I know there are some of you out there who are struggling to get started on a path to better health. I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. I’ve lost over 60 pounds in the last year. I want to share some things that worked for me, and I hope... Read more

Dash (3 yrs.) with large bowl of sand poised inches over Jack-Jack’s head, “Jack-Jack, I’m going to baptize you now!” Because dumping sand on your brother must be ok if you try to make it a sacrament… Read more

Yesterday morning, the priest at our church gave a thoughtful homily on preparing for Lent, which will begin in a couple of days on Ash Wednesday and continue through Holy Thursday. There are many years when I feel like Christmas has just ended when the Lenten season begins, but this year Easter falls so late that I actually feel somewhat prepared for Lent to begin! Nonetheless, I appreciated that our priest spoke to us about preparing for Lent, which he... Read more

The Oscars last night were good. My husband and I liked “Slumdog Millionaire” and its supercool “Jai Ho” song and dance, and “Benjamin Button”. We were happy to see those movies run away with so many awards. However, the pro-gay marriage frenzy accompanying “Milk” hit me hard. These Hollywood figures have become our culture’s heroes–we salivate over their personal lives, we take their political commentaries seriously, we include them in distinguished national events, we imitate their fashion and manners. As... Read more