Recently I was thinking about how I have all these fun traditions leading up to Christmas, but nothing really special for the kids leading up to Easter. So I decided to start an Easter countdown as a fun way to look forward to celebrating as well as remember why we celebrate. I'm hoping this is … Continue reading The Colors of Easter – A Countdown for Kids
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Behind the Blue Swing
There's a worn patch of grass behind the blue swing. I stand there, pushing and pushing, until my arms ache. Sometimes she giggles or sings or chats with me. Sometimes she calls "higher, higher!" and I do my best to oblige, despite the fact that she is much bigger than she was last year, and … Continue reading Behind the Blue Swing
Bought with the Precious Blood
In Christ Alone is one of my favorite songs all year long, but I think of it especially at this time of Easter. I remember singing it in the chapel at college, the music and our voices dropping low at the lines, "There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain" … Continue reading Bought with the Precious Blood
Come Sojourn 