I didn’t expect holding Shel Silverstein’s "Everything On It," which was (way) posthumously released in September, to be such an emotional experience. But when I smoothed out the book and began reading the first poem to my daughter, my throat caught. Perhaps as it was supposed to, since “Years From… [more]
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Why NYC’s sex education plan is an opportunity for the church
Sex is the new hot topic in New York City public schools. Starting this year, all middle and high school students are required to take sex education courses that will not only teach students how to properly use a condom, but also explain risky sexual behavior in graphic detail. Parents… [more]
Global Exchange’s hypocritical Halloween
Everything I needed to learn about evangelism, I learned as a 10-year-old on Halloween night. It was then that I learned that if you want people to love Jesus, you should give them candy. Full candy bars. Snack-sized. Chocolate or pure sugar. Doesn’t matter. As long as it's candy and… [more]
The Cardus Survey’s challenge for Christian education
I recall a conversation with a parent considering a suburban Chicago Protestant Christian school for his children. He jumped right to what would make the difference for him. “I get the Christian piece. It’s clear this school does that well. But tell me about the education piece. How good are… [more]
Living mercy
Editor's note: This is excerpted from "Grumble Hallelujah: Learning to Love Your Life Even When It Lets You Down," the new book from TC contributor Caryn Rivadeneira. My husband will tell you that I show too much mercy to our kids. And I do. I’m a terrible, inconsistent disciplinarian, and… [more]
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Ian Mabbitt I think we can overdo the emotionalism of the very violent death of Jesus Christ. It seems to me the Gospel accounts do not do this, they are very matter of fact...
Gross parenting and Good Friday
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What would Jesus do (with nursing mothers)?
Moherring I think the story of Ruth and Boaz is incredibly romantic ... The part where Ruth lies down at Boaz's feet just melts my heart. I like to imagine that throughout their married lives she did that from time to time.
Valentine's Day dinner deals and true romance
Erica One little itty bitty tiny thing, after working with children's ministries. We've got to stop bribing kids with nasty food to get them to come to things.
Childhood obesity and systemic sin
Anny I think there's a difference between a parent taking reasonable precautions to protect their child's safety and intervening in every situation to the point where the child does not learn how to handle things for themselves.
Why Penn State is an overdue wake-up call for youth ministry