High Holy Humor In A Child Of Faith: Things You Hear From The Back Seat
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Teresa Auten
- Sep 11
- 5 min
The Gospel Of Little Red Riding Hood: A Fable With A Twist For 21st Century Parents & Teachers
The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...
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Teresa Auten
- Jul 10
- 5 min
Thank You Mario, But Our Princess Is In Another Castle: Long Term Planning With Children
Ultimately we will be defined by who we are at our core. As a culture, as a faith community, and as individuals we will be noted for our...
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Teresa Auten
- Jun 19
- 5 min
Bib Or Apron? Which Do You Choose?
Bibs and aprons are essentially the same sort of garment with the same purpose: they keep your clothes protected from food stains. The...
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Teresa Auten
- Jun 5
- 5 min
Discipline Or Disciple?: A New Twist On An Old Word
There is a big misconception about discipline in our culture these days. It is founded, primarily, in a basic grammatical error. You see,...
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Teresa Auten
- May 29
- 5 min
Memorial Day For Children: Helping Them Remember What We Hope They Never Know
Memorial Day is a patriotic American holiday which is unique among the others. It is the day that we remember all military members who...
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Teresa Auten
- May 22
- 5 min
Let The Sun Shine In: What Happens When You Add Light
The summer sun is already shining here at our little home, and the days are lengthening. Light comes in so many forms and brings life and...
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Teresa Auten
- May 15
- 5 min
I Refuse To Be Cancelled: My Experience With Marginalized Motherhood
Rabbis sometimes wonder why Noah was chosen over Adam to save humanity from the trap of sin. There are many thoughts on this, but my...
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Teresa Auten
- May 1
- 5 min
The Gospel Of Hansel And Gretel: Another Ancient Fable For 21st Century Parents And Teachers
While studying the literary genre called fairy tales, I learned a dirty little secret from the middle ages: The practice of infant...
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Teresa Auten
- Apr 24
- 5 min
Every Child Is My Child: Being The Village
We've all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. While this proverb does not express a Biblical view of parenting, it is...
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Teresa Auten
- Apr 10
- 5 min
If You Give A Child A Sparkler: A Love Story
If you give a child a sparkler, they will ask you to light it. When you light it for them, they might want to wave it around. When they...
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Teresa Auten
- Apr 3
- 5 min
The Gospel Of Little Red Riding Hood: A Fable With A Twist For 21st Century Parents & Teachers
The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...
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Teresa Auten
- Mar 27
- 5 min
When You Are The Glue: Holding It All Together (Including Your Sanity)
You are the glue that holds it all together. You know it, they know it. The problem is that glue, when it is high quality, dries clear....
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Teresa Auten
- Mar 20
- 5 min
Three Dimensional Faith: Inspiring Our Children
We are all children of God, but my favorite people are actual children. They are so very precious that we must nurture them with extra...
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Teresa Auten
- Mar 13
- 5 min
Why Children Love To Worship and How You Can Support This Truth
Can you be a Christian without going to church? The short answer, of course, is yes. Being a Christian is about a relationship. However,...
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 27
- 5 min
How I Learned That All Humans Are Valuable: Your Global Perspective
We were just sitting there. Eating fresh bread and feeling a bit sad that we had to go home the next day. Time spent in Jerusalem is...
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 20
- 5 min
The Daffodil Inside Of You: Three Steps To Being Joy In The World
We all admire her. At least we know we should. The gracious, strong, wise, positive friend who can always see the bright side of things....
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 13
- 5 min
When The Acceptance Of Christ Overrides Rejection From Others: The Greatest Freedom You'll Know
Rejection from parents, in-laws, coworkers, acquaintances, or teachers is painful and can destroy your confidence. Rejection can cause...
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 6
- 5 min
The Challenging Child: Nurturing Children Who Push Your Buttons
You've seen them in stores, in your child's school, your church, or, perhaps, in your family. Children who disrupt, act out, or behave...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 30
- 5 min
Enough Is Enough (also titled: Less Is More): Create Spaces Where Children Thrive!
Giving our children everything we can is a notion planted deep within the DNA of parents and educators. Time, energy, creativity...
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