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...there is something about the song that speaks to me. It reminds me that I can accomplish things I didn’t think I could if I just hold on, pray on, fight on, and sing on a little while longer. And even though the context in which I sing the song differs from the context in which it was first sung, the message of hope for the future remains the same...

Author: By Andrew C. Esensten | Title: ‘Holding On’ Through Harvard | 6/4/2007 | See Source »

...Graham urged his audience to pray for Presidents no matter what they believe, saying all Presidents needed wisdom. He spoke of his love for Clinton and Carter as well, his "longtime friends. I love them all, regardless of politics and regardless of who stands for what...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Billy Graham: "A Spiritual Gift to All" | 5/31/2007 | See Source »

...oldest in his squad, Starcevich looked after the younger soldiers and had his parents send supplies for his group. They needed metal dental picks to get the sand out of their weapons. (His mom and dad bought dozens on eBay.) And rosaries to pray on. (A church group in Tolono, Ill. hand-beaded 400 and shipped them to Baghdad...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Day In Iraq: One Last Message: STARCEVICH, LUCAS | 5/24/2007 | See Source »

...plan to dutifully care for all my patients equally, the religious and the secular. I will be a present and fervent listener at the time of a grim diagnosis, attempting to understand my patient’s fears/desires and offering guidance for the future. And, yes, I will even pray with a patient should...

Author: By Matt Oertli | Title: Doctors That Do Not Discuss Faith Are Not Less Effective | 5/18/2007 | See Source »

...often, that attempt becomes an avoidance of even discussing religion, which is absolutely central to death and disease for so many of us, caregivers and patients alike. I’ll never forget when one of my attendings told me that when sick patients ask her to pray with her, she just holds their hands, “because that’s what they really mean anyhow.” A more honest answer would be for the doctor to admit that she doesn’t believe in God and doesn’t feel at ease praying...

Author: By Jason H. Wasfy | Title: Faith at the Medical School | 5/14/2007 | See Source »

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