Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin’s new book, Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God, is an excellent primer on biblical foundations for nuclear and church families.

When we make the goal of children at church something as a means to the end of adults being able to engage in worship, learning and community, we’ve done a disservice to children and failed to see them as valuable parts of our congregation.

Advent is a gift for the church of all ages. Here are tips and tricks I have seen work for some families to make for a thoughtful Advent season.