prayer
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To the Families in Uvalde: I Hope the Sea Splits for You
There are a lot of important conversations happening in the wake of the absolutely monstrous tragedy that took place at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday. The weight of the lives lost—the where and how—is unbearable, and the why remains so far beyond understanding, I have trouble even asking the question out loud. We all… Continue reading
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How to Pray for Other People When You Don’t Know What to Say
Prayer, to me, is very special, but it’s also something that I’m still learning a lot about. I am not that comfortable with praying in front of other people, and so I mostly do it in private. Sometimes I will pray aloud and other times I like to write out my prayers, both in a… Continue reading
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Pray for One Person in Ukraine
Yesterday, a man at my church prayed for the people of Ukraine. In the past few days, we have all watched the chaos and tragedy caused by the attack ordered by Vladimir Putin unfold. And while it has been heartbreaking to watch, it has also been inspiring to see the resilience and determination of the… Continue reading
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A Small Prayer for You in the (Not So) New Year
We are ten days into this new year, which is about the time when the “new” starts to wear off. We are back into our routines, back into the stress the holidays (ideally) took us away from, back into the hustle, bustle, and (at times) chaos. For some of us, we might even already feel… Continue reading
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A Little Prayer for You (And Me)
Praying has never been my strong suit. Ever since I was little I have been taught the value, importance, and power in praying, but I have never been a “good” (eloquent, confident, etc.) prayer, especially out loud or in front of other people. But lately I have been feeling like I want to pray, for those… Continue reading