God raising us : parenting as a spiritual practice

by Eileen Flanagan

Other authorsChel Avery (Editor), Mary Helgesen Gabel (Designer)
Pamphlet, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

CP 396/2

Series

Pendle Hill Pamphlets

Tags

Pendle Hill Pamphlet, parenting, children, family life, spiritual growth, spirituality

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Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, 2008.

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In this thoughtful pamphlet, Flanagan declares that through parenthood, God raises us, calling us out of selfishness into awareness, patience, surrender, self-control, and teaching us about peace, simplicity, integrity. And indeed, naming parenting as a spiritual practice can help us to follow this path more consciously, attending to the lessons God sends.
Supporting parenting as a spiritual path could help Friends, not only for the families involved but also with meeting outreach.. How can our meetings support the spiritual lives of parents? She has several ideas and invites us to take this challenge.… (more)

Subjects

Child rearing Religious aspects Society of Friends
Parenting Religious aspects Society of Friends
Quakers Family relationships
Spiritual life Society of Friends

ISBN

9780875743967

Local notes

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 396

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CP 396/2

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