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Monthly Archives: October 2013

A New Prayer
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A New Prayer

Posted on October 30, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

“Can we pray Shegofa’s prayer, Mommy?” Eden asks. She’s anxious again; her 7-year-old yearnings for a world of peace arise at bedtime. Shegofa comes in to Eden’s room, spreads out a small mat on the floor, and leads Eden in an Arabic prayer. As I listen, the soothing words wash over me. I know that … Continue reading →

Family Liturgy: The Story of Zacchaeus
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Family Liturgy: The Story of Zacchaeus

Posted on October 28, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

–by Joanna Harader Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Memory Verse: Luke 19:10–“The Son of Man came to look for the lost and save them.” Prayer Dear God, Thank you for loving us– whether we are short or tall, old or young, rich or poor. Help us to reach out to other people who need to know that … Continue reading →

Empathy and Big Kid Problems
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Empathy and Big Kid Problems

Posted on October 25, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Last year, I went through the Love & Logic course. For what it’s worth, I think this is the only parenting curriculum out there worth your time. I encourage all parents to at least give it a try. One of the aspects of Love & Logic is called the “Empathetic Response.” It is a trick … Continue reading →

A Day of Yes
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A Day of Yes

Posted on October 23, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • 1 Comment

As a minister and a mother, I have a relentless, nagging sensation that I should always be doing something else.  If I’m folding laundry, should I instead be reading with my son? If I’m answering e-mail, should I be visiting the sick instead? If I’m reading a book about prayer, should I be working on … Continue reading →

God Looks on the Heart
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God Looks on the Heart

Posted on October 21, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Halloween is still several days away, but in many homes, the excitement and preparation has been going on for several weeks. In our family, the kids are planning their costumes, imagining ever-more-intricate ones. I love their creativity, and want them to have fun and feel great about their costumes, but some of the logistics of … Continue reading →

Embarrassing Moments
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Embarrassing Moments

Posted on October 18, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Are there any embarrassing moments from your past that still plague you? I’m willing to bet that we all have a few. There are a couple of incidents from my past that still have the power to turn my cheeks red–a nickname that didn’t quite mean what I thought it did, that time I brought … Continue reading →

Knowing God
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Knowing God

Posted on October 16, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • 1 Comment

I think I am parenting “the mayoar” (spelling used by my first grader).  Whenever we find ourselves in public settings, he feels the need to work the room, greet folks, share information and schmooze.  Sometimes these tendencies are endearing and “cute”.  Other moments, I feel my cheeks turning a strong shade of pink wishing I … Continue reading →

Family Liturgies

To Love a Law: Psalm 119

Posted on October 14, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Scripture Reading:  Psalm 119:97-104 (NRSV) Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your decrees are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep … Continue reading →

One Broody Chicken: On Broodiness and Motherhood
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One Broody Chicken: On Broodiness and Motherhood

Posted on October 11, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Photo by Kelly Buss Wednesdays are pretty much my favorite day of the week. Jack is in school. Amélie is at her one-day-a-week homeschool co-op, and I have a day to myself. I live too far away from the co-op, now, to justify coming home to clean or do laundry, so I stay “in town.” … Continue reading →

Renewed Day by Day
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Renewed Day by Day

Posted on October 9, 2013 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Craziness or rather chaos seems to be the theme of my family’s life these days. Some days it feels like we are running around with our heads cut off scattered between school, work, homework, afterschool extra-curriculars, night meetings, and birthday parties. While I would like to think that my family’s situation is unique, I am … Continue reading →

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