April 17, 2023
by Maralee
Comments Off on That Time We Stone Souped a Small Group
We have been involved in church small groups for years. I remember babysitting for other people’s small groups during my teen years and hiding in the basement while my parents were hosting their own. I believe strongly that creating community … Continue reading
December 29, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on Christmas Luke Reading and Questions: Chapter 21
My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 28, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on Christmas Luke Reading and Questions: Chapter 20
My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 5, 2022
by Maralee
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My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 4, 2022
by Maralee
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My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 2, 2022
by Maralee
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My family has a yearly tradition of reading a chapter a day of the book of Luke, leading up to Christmas. It has been such an enriching experience that helps center our holiday season on what is most important to … Continue reading
December 1, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on Christmas Luke Reading and Questions: Intro and Chapter 1
For years I have wanted to create a little parent discussion guide for those of us who are reading through Luke with our kids during the Christmas season. And then the Christmas season happens and I get totally overwhelmed with … Continue reading
September 1, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on People are Quiet Quitting the Church. I was almost one of them.
“Quiet Quitting” seems to be the hot phrase of the moment. If you haven’t run into it, it refers to doing the bare minimum for your job– not going above or beyond expectations, setting firm boundaries, protecting your off time. … Continue reading
June 7, 2022
by Maralee
Comments Off on When It’s Time to Leave a Church You Love
We have been attending the same church for over a decade. We have loved it there. I’ve written about our church family so many times over the years. They have held us up during very difficult moments and been a … Continue reading
April 21, 2021
by Maralee
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I know there’s a lot of noise right now, but I wanted to offer a moment of quiet reflection for people who are struggling to understand the issues around policing and the justice system in this country. I am a … Continue reading