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Monthly Archives: September 2014

Celebrating St. Francis Day
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Celebrating St. Francis Day

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Joanna • 1 Comment

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28-30 Reflection: One of the most famous legends of St Francis is that of the wolf of Gubbio. In the town of Gubbio there was a wolf that was wreaking great destruction by killing and eating the livestock of the village. The villagers responded by waging war on the feared wolf. Whenever … Continue reading →

Not Yet a Yogi…
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Not Yet a Yogi…

Posted on September 26, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

~Julia Roller I just finished a “21 Day Fix” cardio workout. I am sweaty in a way I fear is unfeminine and more than a little sore in some mighty strange places from yesterday’s workout (or maybe from the one the day before), but I feel pretty good. This month I’ve been participating in a … Continue reading →

“God in the Meltdowns”
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“God in the Meltdowns”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • 6 Comments

By Kelly Pittman I suppose it was bound to happen. School started back up. The week was a hectic one. He couldn’t find his favorite stuffed animal. And I had just set the timer for 5 minutes until bath time.   BEEP!   “Time for bath! You can have playtime afterward,” I said lightly.   … Continue reading →

Prayer in the Face of Terror
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Prayer in the Face of Terror

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Joanna • Leave a comment

—Tara Wiley Scripture: Continue to remember…those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.  – Hebrews 13:3 Reflection:  A letter from your sponsored child… The kids huddled around the counter as I tugged the trifold paper from its cream envelope. We always looked forward to hearing from Joseph, a twelve year old boy in … Continue reading →

Mourning the Loss of a Pet
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Mourning the Loss of a Pet

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Joanna • 1 Comment

–by Amy Peden Haynie As my children turn into young adults, it becomes harder to remember what liturgical resources were most meaningful to us at different stages. My youngest one can now drive himself to church and attend whichever service fits his schedule best on a given weekend when I am serving and my spouse … Continue reading →

Other People’s Kids
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Other People’s Kids

Posted on September 12, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

~Lee Hull Moses I’m many miles away from my children this week, visiting my sister who just had a baby. Are your kids going with you? friends asked when I told them about my travel plans. No, I said; I want to be helpful, and bringing extra kids to visit a newborn is anything but. … Continue reading →

Overwhelmed
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Overwhelmed

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Joanna • Leave a comment

–By Chris Lenshyn It is the inevitable dinner table conversation my wife and I try to have every fall; THE FAMILY SCHEDULE (insert epic yet suspenseful music here). That which seemingly governs our life… what we can and what we can’t do. The time of the year where we take a look at the wonderful … Continue reading →

Grace in Broken Places
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Grace in Broken Places

Posted on September 5, 2014 by practicingfamilies2013 • Leave a comment

~by Tara Wiley Scripture taken from 2 Corinthians 4-5 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. (2 Cor 4:6) “I’m concerned about Kate’s bloodwork, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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