"Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus …
Spiritual Practices: Mindful Eating
One area of my own life where I find that I’m often not focused enough is when I’m eating. It's too often …
A Prayer from Iona: “We Have Heard About You”
A Prayer from the Iona Community We have heard about you, God of all power. You made the world out of kindness, …
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A Reflection: Letting God Be God
I have more email accounts than I have fingers. I have a social network account with friends that number into …
A Prayer for Children
Prayer for Children This prayer, written by Ian Hughes, has been found in a variety of publications and throughout the …
Prayers for Labor Day
"Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your people …
A Litany for Teachers: “Jesus Was a Master Teacher”
Praying for Teachers This litany can be used at a worship service or training session for teachers and volunteers. …
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Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Prayers for Rites of Passage
Preparing for New Beginnnings While we often think of summertime as a slowing down time, it is also a time of transitions …
Book Review: Peanut Butter & Jelly Prayers
"Developing an attitude of thankfulness should be a core component of any disciple of Jesus Christ." I grew up in a home where …
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