A Mother's Day Blessing

This is a Christian, Trinitarian-based blessing... I looked around for something a bit more ecumenical, but couldn't find anything not too cheesy... so take this for what it is --- a blessing for all mothers everywhere, who have both the most challenging and rewarding job on the planet! (And if any of you have blessing from other traditions, I would love for you to post them in the comments!)

Most Gracious Heavenly Father,

We thank ...

Where Are We Going?

Parents who passionately care about their kids are also a bit overwhelmed by the task of parenting. This can be especially true when it comes to the intersection of faith and parenting. Do I force my teen to go to church? Temple? At what age do they make that choice? How do I share my own faith – doubts and all – with my children? What role does faith and faith community play in parenting? These are all questions I hear a lot and will try to address in the coming months here.