The following prayer is by Jan L. Richardson, the author/curator of The Painted Prayerbook, a wonderful site of artwork, …
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Prayers for Volunteers
"May your Spirit strengthen us; so that we will be: strong in faith, discerning in proclamation, courageous in witness, persistent …
Blessing Backpacks: Prayer and Resources
"We thank you for this new beginning, for new books and new ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp …
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Spiritual Practices: Praying with Scripture
Bible Reading and Lectio Divina Spiritual practices are those practices that help us cultivate awareness and …
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Prayers for Independence Day
"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 Litany for Sunday: Jesus who on this day…
The following litany is from The Wideness of God's Mercy. Jesus, who on this day of the week rose …
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Mother’s Day Craft: Make Potpourri Baskets
Celebrating Mother's Day In the Middle Ages, many flowers were considered symbolic of the Virgin Mary, Jesus' …
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Redeemed Living: 9 Ways to Reset
"The anticipation will be just as rewarding as the experience. If it's time that you will take away from family members, they will …
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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