Finding hope in the Middle East

Originally appeared on spirituality.com

What in the world do crying babies have in common with the solution to Middle East instability? The answer involves the lessons a mother can learn while traveling by plane with an infant.

Every airline passenger hopes for a smooth, quiet flight—especially mothers with babies in their laps. No one wants to feel they are being held hostage by a baby’s distressed cries.

Years ago, I was flying with my three-month-old son, who had no problem vocalizing his needs at the top of his lungs. As I struggled to quiet his howling and get him to sleep, I turned to prayer.

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