Hard Times

A person comforts another who is upset, sitting closely together outdoors.

Hard times take many forms: the loss of a job or other economic hardship; the devastation of a flood or other natural disaster; the horror of violent assault. Just getting out of bed can be an act of great courage at times like these. Whisper a prayer for yourself, or say one for your friend, community, or the world. Hope will find you. 
 

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Poem on parenting new baby struggling to feed 

Adult hand gently holding a babys hand, both resting on a soft, patterned blanket.

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Two people holding hands, one in a blue top and the other in a white shirt with a small pattern.

Prayer is for anyone re-entering life after rehab, whether for addiction, an eating disorder, psychiatric hospitalization, or another form of inpatient treatment

Silhouette of a person kneeling in prayer near a foggy lake at sunrise, surrounded by trees.

“I have one of you next to me, at any time and step, sisters”

Three women sitting together on a bed, leaning in for a comforting embrace in a softly lit room.

Prayer asking for compassion for the people of Afghanistan as U.S. troops evacuate  

Silhouettes of people walking along a dusty road at sunset, with power lines and distant buildings in the background.

Ritual haircut ceremony for someone undergoing chemotherapy

A person getting a haircut outdoors, surrounded by a small seated audience and festive string lights.

“God yearns to be known”

Person holding a glowing lantern outdoors at dusk, with a blue and orange sky in the background.

“I imagine a field where they gather: those / grandmothers”

A person in a long, flowing dress walks barefoot along a cloudy beach shoreline.

“I’m not sure how to stand before You”

Silhouette of a person standing with hands up, facing a vibrant sunset over a mountain landscape.

“I fear the loss of one too dear to let go.”

 
Person sitting on a bench overlooking hills at sunset, silhouetted against the sky.

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