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Monthly Archives: May 2014

Parent-Child Relations
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Parent-Child Relations

Posted on May 30, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

by Horace McMillan Parent-Child Relations. Our diagnosis. At last. After a fast moving, slow motion spiral that had led to my daughter’s hospitalization for emotional and behavioral health, we at last had an answer and a direction. This latest set of doctors and counselors overturned everything the previous doctors and counselors had said. This doctor … Continue reading →

Our Freedom in Christ
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Our Freedom in Christ

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Joanna • 1 Comment

–Kelly Pittman Scripture: John 17:1-11 After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this … Continue reading →

It Begins with Us
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It Begins with Us

Posted on May 23, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • 2 Comments

~by Janet Trevino-Elizarraraz This month I’m giving a shout out to all the moms like me that for at least one day a year, our partners and children call us blessed and society sees us as the goddesses we are. We pause to acknowledge the limitless and priceless value of mothers. Yes one day, for … Continue reading →

Teaching My Child About Privilege
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Teaching My Child About Privilege

Posted on May 21, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

Originally posted on Practicing Families:
We live hundreds of miles from our closest relatives, which means that my son only sees his grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family one or two weeks every year. He’s the only grandchild on my husband’s side, and the only one of his generation—which means my husband’s aunts and uncles…

Family Liturgy: Abide in Love
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Family Liturgy: Abide in Love

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Joanna • Leave a comment

–by Jennifer Mills-Knutsen Scripture: John 15:9-12 “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my … Continue reading →

The Gift of the Do-Over
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The Gift of the Do-Over

Posted on May 16, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

~ by Julia Roller My first-grade son’s favorite game is foursquare. In fact, I’m pretty sure foursquare is the number one reason he enjoys school. At snack recess, lunch recess, and for as long as I’ll let him play after school, he’s out there joyfully slamming balls into the asphalt. He and his friends get … Continue reading →

Being “that” Mom
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Being “that” Mom

Posted on May 14, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • 4 Comments

By Jenn Moland Kovash   The Minnesota Twins opened their season this year on March 31 with a game on the road against the Chicago White Sox. Opening Day is a much-awaited holiday in my house and we all looked forward to watching the game that afternoon. That morning I posted a picture on Facebook … Continue reading →

A Mighty Fort/ress
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A Mighty Fort/ress

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Joanna • Leave a comment

–from Jennifer DiFrancesco A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe— His craft and pow’r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. ~first verse of “A Mighty … Continue reading →

Quacking Ducks and Chicken Dung: Rethinking the “Quiet Time”
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Quacking Ducks and Chicken Dung: Rethinking the “Quiet Time”

Posted on May 9, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • 1 Comment

photo by Matt Clingan by Jill Clingan I wrote this paper in undergrad called “How to Have a Quiet Time.” When my grandparents gave me their piano a couple of years ago, I found a copy of the essay in the piano bench. I know I kept that paper, but I can’t find it tonight, … Continue reading →

Not What I Envisioned
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Not What I Envisioned

Posted on May 7, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • 5 Comments

By Kelly Pittman Before becoming a parent, I had grand visions of what the spiritual lives of my children would be like. “After all,” I thought, “both of their parents are pastors! They will never know a day without the church nurturing, encouraging, and loving them along life’s journey.” I anticipated that our days would … Continue reading →

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