Author: lauraalary

The following article was published in the magazine Glad Tidings (March/April 2018). The accompanying art is by Ann Sheng, from Read, Wonder, Listen: Stories from the Bible for Young Readers, words by Laura Alary, pictures by Ann Sheng (Wood Lake Books, 2018). During Holy Week a few years ago, a mischievous word processing glitch, combined with some… Continue reading Easter Fools

Ever since my oldest child was big enough to stand on a chair and hold a wooden spoon, we have made these hot cross buns on Good Friday. If you are searching for a great recipe so you can start this tradition in your own family, look no further! For the recipe, and some reflections… Continue reading A Good Friday Tradition: Hot Cross Buns

Matt Brough is celebrating the first anniversary of his podcast, Spirituality for Ordinary People, by giving away a bundle of books (24 to be precise)! Included in the prize package is my own children's book, Make Room: A Child's Guide to Lent and Easter. Find out more here. While you're at at it, check out my conversation with… Continue reading Spirituality for Ordinary People: Book Giveaway

Sometimes when I am asked to write short posts about my books, I feel like I am repeating myself. But when Traci Smith sent me some questions to consider for a guest post on her blog, I knew that our conversation was going to head into some interesting territory. Read the interview here and while you're at… Continue reading Make Room, Atonement Theologies, and Other Matters: A Conversation with Traci Smith

Lent begins on February 14th this year. So which will it be? Chocolate or ashes? My thoughts on this question--and on the deep significance of this season--are in the latest issue of Glad Tidings magazine. Read the article here.

My newest blog post for The Hub explores the gifts of darkness, something worth pondering as we approach the Advent Season and prepare to celebrate the coming of the Light. Read it here.

"This book honors a child's ability to be a young theologian..." Sybil MacBeth's books--especially Praying in Color--have shaped and nourished my practice of prayer for many years. So I am particularly grateful to her for including Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas on her latest blog post. Read it here.