Dancing in the Aisle: Spiritual Lessons We’ve Learned From Children (25th Anniversary Edition)

By Rochelle Melander and Harold Eppley

Dancing in the Aisle: Spiritual Lessons We’ve Learned from Children (25th Anniversary Edition) invites readers on a transformational journey, showcasing the profound spiritual lessons offered by children. This captivating collection includes true stories that resonate with readers of all ages, enriching their experience of the spiritual life.

In the book, Melander and Eppley reflect, “One of our children’s best gifts to us has been their unique, unyielding vision of life. Many days it has pulled us out of our anxious, grown-up lives and asked us to pay attention to God’s gifts.” The authors experienced this in concrete ways, “For our children, a dying dandelion was a wish waiting to be blown into the wind. For us, it was the ruin of our yard.

In this special anniversary edition, readers will discover a unique perspective that shows how children encounter the world and teach us about spirituality. Each chapter is thoughtfully crafted, featuring a scripture passage related to the theme, a meditation to deepen understanding, questions to stimulate reflection and discussion, and a challenge to encourage personal exploration of spiritual insights.

“When children play, they show us how to encounter the world and connect to God,” says Rochelle Melander. “Children teach us what it means to be love God and others.”

Dancing in the Aisle will be a source of inspiration and a tool for growth. Whether used in personal reflection, study groups, or family discussions, this book offers practical ways to consider one’s own spiritual journey. The blend of storytelling, scriptural passages, and reflective practices makes it a perfect companion for anyone seeking to enrich their faith and understanding.

Join us in celebrating the wisdom of children and the spiritual lessons they have to offer. The 25th Anniversary Edition of Dancing in the Aisle is available now everywhere books are sold.

For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact Rochelle Melander, rochelle@writenowcoach.com

About the Authors

Rochelle Melander is an ADHD-trained professional certified coach, an artist educator, and the author of many books, including the award-winning, Mightier Than the Sword: Rebels, Reformers, and Revolutionaries who Changed the World through Writing. She’s the founder of Dream Keepers, a writing workshop for young people. Visit her online at writenowcoach.com and rochellemelander.com.

Harold Eppley is the author of many books, including the forthcoming children’s middle grade novel Deadpan. He has worked as an ESL (English as a Second Language) educator for immigrant children and is currently an interfaith chaplain at Eastcastle Place, a senior residential community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.