Gandhi’s Prayer “When I Despair”
Gandhi’s words provide hope and comfort in difficult times.
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Buddha's Golden Chain Prayer
Today’s prayer is the Buddha’s Golden Chain Prayer. First, a little background: In Buddhism, Amida is Reality, the buddha-nature in everything. It is written in Shin Dharma, “Amida is our within and without, the truth within all truth, the ideal in all ideals, the relationship...
If You’ve Been Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor
Have you ever felt like every terrible thing that could happen to you was happening all at once? You’re not alone, and it won’t last forever. Pastor Wendy talks about how it feels when you’ve been swallowed by a metaphorical boa constrictor, and how to survive.
Islam and Jewish Prayers for Peace
Peace Jews and Muslims have been in conflict for a long time, but Islam and Judaism share many beliefs and long history. Both faiths worship one God and value peace. Today I want to share two short but important prayers about peace, one from each...
Peace Scriptures
The world is full of different religions and paths to faith, and there are holy books and scriptures for most of them. Today I’ll share scriptures about peace. The Zoroastrian scripture, Avesta, say, “With the Good Mind, we may bring the world peace and happiness,...
The Lord's Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer is probably the most beloved prayer in the Christian faith, also called the Our Father in Catholicism. This is the prayer that Jesus taught his followers to pray. I’ll share the King James version with you first, and then we can break...
Find Your Church
Hi, Pastor Wendy here, with a message about finding a church where you feel welcomed, safe, and comfortable. Of course, you can always find us online at The SWAN Church, but you might also want a church where you can worship side by side with...
New Year's Day
Happy New Year! January 1st is celebrated as the first day of the new year, a time for reflecting on the past and anticipating new beginnings. In America, especially the southern states, it’s a tradition to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day to...