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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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December 19, 1970

CHRISTMAS, 1970

Max Dunaway
It could have been Bethlehem, year one,With shepherds watching quietly over their sheep,As this large city here where everyoneIn his own way will Christmas vigil keep.
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Anthology of classic articles

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Shared reflections

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From Church

The demand for church

I like to think of each church that grows up in a community as that community's answered prayer for the presence of the saving Christ—the message of God's love for humanity.

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From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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November 21, 1970

MY ANGELS AND I

Judy Rieder Crotchett
When I awake to morning sun,I take a moment just for thanks—Thanks that God and I are one,That God and His angels and I join ranks.
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November 14, 1970

FROM THE WILDERNESS

Margery Todahl Blokhine
With water gushing from the rock,And manna whitening stone and sand,How could there be the slightest doubtOf God's compassionate hand?
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November 7, 1970

UNBROKEN BEING

Peter J. Henniker-Heaton
Man cannot be polarized, is not dividedIn bitter confrontation, Left against Right,Age against youth, East against West, each sidedIn hostile camps, unable to unite.
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