Pause+Pray

woman sitting on a rock overlooking a valley during her journey

A Bittersweet Journey

Shaun Niequist in her book Bittersweet wrote: “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” Sometimes the healing we need comes through growth that challenges us.
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Protest sign "One World" calling for unity

Pray and Protest

Regardless of our political perspective, we recognize that we are in a troubled time in which we cannot sit on the sidelines and trust our future and the future of the planet solely to our political leaders.
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Young man, sad and grieving

Wading Through Grief

The heartache of loss can last a long time and even get in the way of nurturing other relationships. God’s love for us and those we have lost is the healing light we need to see the way forward.
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bird eating food out of a hand.

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart of Jesus isn’t just a symbol—it’s the real, beating center of divine love. It’s a heart that breaks with ours, laughs with us, and never grows cold.
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man enjoying freedom by raising his arms

Freeing Ourselves From Hurt

When we are hurt by someone, it’s not easy to let that pain go. But by letting go of the hurt, we're actually freeing ourselves to heal from the hurt.
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People connecting and talking with each other.

Cultivating Connection

When the pandemic has forced most churches to limit their congregations to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, may we remember that we are still the Church not dependent upon a building to meet on Sundays.
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Coping Words

So many problems, so much pain, so little we can do to resolve it all. But we can start in our own homes, neighborhoods, schools and non-profits.
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