—by Joanna Harader As one of the founding editors of this blog, I feel like I should be a shining example of family spiritual practices. But the truth is that most weeks we’re doing well to pray before meals and get everyone to church. Family devotions, bedtime prayers, Bible coloring pages, prayer walks . . … Continue reading
–by Bromleigh McCleneghan Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses … Continue reading
On facebook this month, many of my friends have taken the gratitude challenge. Every day in November, they will list those things for which they are grateful. While I don’t often participate in that online, our family does focus on that at our dinner table during November. In the spirit of gratitude for which we … Continue reading
September 18, 2013 I recently listened to an interview Krista Tippett did with iconic Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber. As someone who is usually very down-to-earth, I love Nadia. It was very interesting and almost humorous to listen to her have a conversation with Krista Tippett, the soft-spoken, spiritually ambiguous host of “On Being.” Nadia is … Continue reading
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Prayer: God, you have given us many good things to do. We do school work and house work and yard work. We play instruments; we play sports; we play with our toys. We go to school and to the store and to church. It is good for us to work and play … Continue reading
Prayer Generous God, thank you for giving us life, for giving us songs to sing. When we are sad, help us to remember your love. When we are discouraged, help us to remember that you are near. Help us to always put our hope in you. Amen. Scripture Reading: Psalm 42:1-8 (New Living Translation) Memory … Continue reading
Prayer: God of faith and God of Promise, in this season of Lent, remind us again of your sacred love. Remind us to trust in You, shower us with patience, and give us perseverance along this 40-day journey. Amen. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 (The Message) After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to Jerusalem. When … Continue reading
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree Opening Activity: Empty all of the fruit out of your kitchen fruit bowl. Place the empty bowl in the middle of your family’s prayer place. Talk about how you feel when you see nothing where there should be fruit. Are you hungry because you want something to eat? … Continue reading
God’s Covenant with Abraham Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Creative Reading Idea: If it isn’t too cold, go outside and enjoy reading this text under the stars! If you are a city dweller like my family, perhaps you put that Pillow Pet Dream Light to work. Memory Verse: The Lord took him outside and said, “Look … Continue reading
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