http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/16/day-23-congregational-excellence/ Official blog site of Nashville Episcopal Area UMC Bishop Bill McAlilly Thu, 12 Dec 2013 03:02:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/2013/05/16/day-23-congregational-excellence/comment-page-1/#comment-889 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:13:44 +0000 http://bishopbillmcalilly.com/?p=568#comment-889 I must remember in prayer all working parents. Most families today are stressed to the maximum. No wonder the divorce rate is 50%. Women are expected to work all day and do house chores all night. Men are expected to work double shifts and weekends to make ends meet, then attend to children so their wives can clean or rest. Families no longer are typical with Mother, Father two children and a dog. Added to the stress are step-parents, step-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, half-brothers and half-sisters. Balancing all of this sometimes leaves out the individuals, and makes them feel alone. Please Lord bring peace to our families in chaos, give them strength, courage, grace and love. Amen

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