thoughts and songs from Heather
These posts are my reflections on faith and scripture. Many involve the theme of shaping the culture of our families to support us all in loving Jesus.
Inspired by some great conversations recently (thanks, Amy & Janelle), here is the beginning of a piece on acedia… Have you seen those shirts that say, “I Can’t Adult Today”? Have you felt worn down by the constant choices of … Continued
Here are weekly devotionals for families to use, featuring picture study, activities, and discussion questions. This version was offered to our Sursum Corda community; a version with prayer prompts by Sarah Groot was sent to our FOL Covenant Church community.
Why do I give up something for Lent? How can a family celebrate Lent? This is the written version of a testimony I gave at the Ash Wednesday service for FOL Covenant church. I observe Lent to let the Holy … Continued
Trade in your to-do lists for A Story, this Advent! This first appeared in the FOL Covenant Church newsletter and website, December 3, 2019. A few years ago, I discovered that I had stopped reading fiction. Oh, not completely, I … Continued
This list of ideas for family Advent activities was first published in the FOL Covenant Church newsletter and website, November 17, 2019.
…when family Advent Devotions FAIL! This piece first appeared in the FOL Covenant Church newsletter in November 2019. This picture shows the moment before a major Family Advent Devotions FAIL. That year, I had actually prepared some little lessons–like Children’s … Continued
How can we respond to rejection and failure in ministry? This piece was published in the FOL Covenant Church newsletter and website on March 26, 2019. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give … Continued
What are the first words out of your mouth each morning? It only recently occurred to me that this might be important. For many years, without any thought at all, my first words have been to ask my husband how … Continued
per There are days when freedom to choose what to do is a great burden. This week I am feeling the combination of anticlimax (after my sister’s wedding), spring fever, and Santa Ana winds (i.e. heat and headaches). It’s exactly … Continued
The slogan of a local radio station, “Safe for the Whole Family,” never fails to irritate me. It’s not only that I don’t think the station is safe–from the lure of American consumerism, for instance. It’s not only that I … Continued
Spring is here, and everything is fresh and restless…and pastel. It doesn’t seem to fit the Lenten mood or palette sometimes. I expect to dwell in purple, moving somberly into black, and instead the world around me is full of … Continued