—Joanna Harader Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 (Beatitudes) –The above link will show you both the New International Version of the scripture and Eugene Peterson’s translation from the Message. It is interesting to look at these familiar words in a fresh way. Here is a video of these verses put to song. Prayer: Dear God, We … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Family Liturgy for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
By Bromleigh McCleneghan Many children attending public schools have the day off in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 20th, and the occasion can provide an important time to share our commitments around race, justice, peace, courage, hope and love with our children. I struggle with how to talk about the ongoing struggle … Continue reading
Practicing Presence
The Practicing Families editors are working on some site changes and a writing schedule for the new year. In the meantime, enjoy this post from January 2014. –Christine Gough Back in October or November, I started feeling the presence of Advent and its weight on the calendar despite the fall leaves hanging on trees and … Continue reading