~By Tara Wiley Scripture: Job 12:7-10 7 “But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you; And the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. 8 “Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you; And let the fish of the sea declare to you. 9 “Who among all these does not know That the … Continue reading
~by Charity Marrone May all that is unforgiven in you Be released. May your fears yield Their deepest tranquillities. May all that is unlived in you Blossom into a future Graced with love. John O’Donohue ~ To Come Home To Yourself I came across this blessing during a time of good writing flow. My story … Continue reading
By Laura Kelly Fanucci To be perfectly honest, the days of newbornhood – while amazing and awe-inspiring and full of love for a sweet new soul – have never been for me a time of deep connection to God. My foggy head spins with a swirl of nursing and diaper changes and laundry and naps. Some … Continue reading
~ by Corey Fields photo by Matt Clingan I recently got to try my hand at single parenting…for 10 days, anyway. My wife just returned from Nicaragua. Before she left, she helped me get a lot of things prepared, and at one point she asked me, “What else can I do to help you?” I … Continue reading
By Jason Micheli ‘Thank you God for your love. Thank you for your kindness. You are good and gracious. Alleluia.’” Now imagine that sung in a faltering monotone and you get the gist of our every meal grace. My soon-to-be sixth grader now contributes his unreliable, pubescent voice to the effort, meaning whenever he can … Continue reading
Rather than our normal Monday liturgy post this week, Lee Hull Moses shares some ideas about how to have family worship time on those Sundays when you just can’t make it to church. – – – – – I’m a big proponent of regular participation in a worshiping community. By all means, get yourself connected … Continue reading
By Elizabeth Dilley Among the parents I most admire are some atheist couples. In them, I’ve observed a sustained and intentional engagement with cultivating a worldview for their children that reflects their family’s core values. Some of these values include curiosity, a rigorous search for truth, quality education for all, care and justice for the … Continue reading
By Chris L. I have been a parent for 4 years now and I have realized this one seemingly eternal and absolute truth: Kids get older. They get bigger. They get smarter. They go from little babies crying when they want food, to punching you in the stomach because it takes you too long to … Continue reading
–by Joanna Harader Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 (NRSV) Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore … Continue reading
by Christine Gough Last December I found myself sitting at the table with an interview team, sharing my thoughts about Literacy and reading with 2nd graders. I was applying for a position which would change many things in our family’s life and also put me out of my comfort zone a bit. Like so many … Continue reading
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