Before we had children, I imagined, as you may have done yourself, of the time when we might be able to pray together. It was quite a shock as I realised, already pregnant, that children are barely able to talk in … Continued
Well, that was a quick month. And a really tough one with illness, a new job and the rotten weather. But we’ve started on our Lent prayer basket, picking out someone to pray for each day. And the kids are … Continued
Valentine’s Day in the UK has always been about couples rather than an all-age love fest like it is in the US. I think that’s kind of a shame really because it’s a great opportunity to talk to our kids … Continued
So, Lent is approaching again. Because they move around each year, I find Lent and Easter can so easily catch me out so, here’s the heads up; Ash Wednesday 2015 is on the 18th February (and Pancake Day the day … Continued
As I wait impatiently for the bulbs to come up in our garden, I’m always conscious that I am not the one who makes them grow. That miraculous, explosion of green above the soil is not created by me. But … Continued
I’m starting a new series today called Digital Spirituality which will run on and off outside the busier church seasons like Lent and Easter. This site is all about resourcing you to share faith with your children and I thought … Continued
Well, welcome back and a Happy New Year from Laundry in the Temple! I took a slightly longer than planned break this year, mainly as I contemplated the many changes our family will go through this year, but have lots … Continued
Anyone else feel like Christmas is a little overwhelming? It’s this time of year that I realise the need for margin most of all (anyone else got that all figured out, yet? Please get in touch!). But I do like … Continued
I’m going to take a guess that you’re tired. I don’t have any fancy-schmancy analytics telling me how many of the people who read this blogs are parents but I’m guessing you mostly are and I know this time of … Continued
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Advent, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get excited about Christmas! One of our most-anticipated Advent family traditions is getting out a special collection of favourite Christmas books that only come out in December. … Continued
