Lauren Elkins

Lauren Elkins is a mother of two school aged children. She is a artist, secondary educator and currently pursuing a master's in classical history .
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“I am just not sure what I believe anymore.” For Christian parents, hearing these words from a child falling away from the faith can be heartbreaking. As our children move away from home and towards greater independence, three...
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A handwritten expression of gratitude benefits the writer and the recipient more than any text or email can. Our understanding of culture, history, and our own families comes by reading preserved letters of the past. Yet in an...
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A handwritten expression of gratitude benefits the writer and the recipient more than any text or email can. Our understanding of culture, history, and our own families comes by reading preserved letters of the past. Yet in an...
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Nothing brings us together and puts joy in our gatherings like food. In many cultures, food for Christian holy days is also symbolic. Jesus referred to himself as the bread of life, and he is referred to as the Lamb of God. There are...
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What is your favorite family tradition? What Thanksgiving dish makes your children’s eyes sparkle with a unique joy? The traditions we create bond our families together through the special rituals – “it’s what we do.” The goal is to...
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One of the joys of a celebration is the anticipation of the actual event. For Christians, we look forward to looking back! The Lenten and Easter Season is a time of reflection as we remember the sacrificial love of Christ and His...
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“I am just not sure what I believe anymore.” For Christian parents, hearing these words from a child falling away from the faith can be heartbreaking. As our children move away from home and towards greater independence, three...
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