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A Prayer to Keep Our Neighbors Warm
By
Jana Melpolder
The Polar Vortex is no joke – North America has recently experienced extremely low temperatures that’s made most of the country nearly shutdown. The negative temperatures outside have left many stranded in airports, unable to go to school and work, or just frustrated by the relentless cold. Sadly, the frigid weather has already caused several deaths. Americans…
Fear on the First Anniversary of Sandy Hook
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Jana Melpolder
Tragedy struck the entire nation last year when a gunman killed 26 first-grade students and adults on December 14, 2012. The community has experienced grief beyond what most of us can understand. But with time, the slow and painful process of healing and forgiveness has already began. The Newtown, Connecticut community has been under an intense eye for the…
A Prayer to Ease Depression
By
Jana Melpolder
Heavenly Father, When it seems that we are actually, finally at our wits’ end… and we’ve seen the end of all that we can do, that is when you are at your nearest, your most miraculous, your best. Sometimes, the road we trudge seems destined to be dusty and desolate forever. And yet, just around…
Is There Forgiveness in the Trayvon Martin Tragedy?
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Jana Melpolder
Oakland, California is a small city filled with diversity and a powerful history that continues to unfold in surprising ways. The “not guilty” George Zimmerman trial verdict left many Oakland residents angry, and some even took to the streets to join protests, a few of which ended in vandalism. I recently spoke to my pastor…
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