“Far more than simply asking God for things, true prayer is about sitting next to God, whose love is the ground and source of all creation, allowing God to hold our longings, our heartache, our gratitude, and those of the whole world.”
“Some prayers have been answered almost immediately and we give thanks for that. Other issues such as family members with cancer are on the list as long as necessary.”
“Many people in the laundromat are glad to be able to share their burdens and hopes with another human being.”
“What sort of homes/habitats have we ensured for the animals and other beings in this whole, inhabited earth that we share with them? Or is it sadly more accurate to speak of the habitats we’ve ‘allowed’ them to have?”
“In the Bible there are 2,171 references to possessions and giving, 714 references to love or loving, 371 to prayer, and 272 to believing.”
“Now that another school year is underway, we can reflect on a beautiful summer filled with activities and learning.”
Thirty-one faith communities came together this month to donate 446 backpacks full of school supplies.
“Frankly, old theologies of abundance, often born more of privilege and from communities out of touch with suffering, will not hold the theological or spiritual depth to meet the groundswell of collective suffering and grief we are all experiencing.”
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