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All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.  - Acts 2:44-45 + Sign up to receive our social justice verse of the day via e-mail

The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread, but those who were hungry are fat with spoil. The barren has borne seven, but she who has many children is forlorn. - 1 Samuel 2:4-5 + Sign up to receive our social justice verse of the day via e-mail

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On The Ground Put prayers on the ground, so many prayers that not a drop of blood can  find its way to the  earth, not a drop can leach into the soil or soul. Put your prayers on the ground. Make a place for God to walk among the horrors and  hopes. There  you will  find us standing in his wake,  knee deep in invocations   and possibilities. - Belle Fox-Matin Belle Fox-Martin + Sign up to receive our quote of the day via e-mail

God, grant us the faith to turn to you in prayer, and to seek your presence in our lives. Amen.

A man is truly ethical only when he obeys the compulsion to help all life which he is able to assist, and shrinks from injuring anything that lives. - Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer + Sign up to receive our quote of the day via e-mail

The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands that heal and bless. - Billy Graham Billy Graham + Sign up to receive our quote of the day via e-mail

God of peace, be a light to all people, especially those suffering in the pain and darkness of war. Soften the hearts of those who harm others, give perseverance to those in conflict, and grant wisdom and compassion to all in positions of leadership worldwide. Amen.