Something happened in our nation in January 2021 that shook the words out of me. It has somewhat subsided; but, as shakings often do, it left a mark—one I welcome as a friend. I felt up against an impenetrable wall, and, out of heartache and desperation, wordless prayer awakened in my soul. What I saw and heard around me brought me to my knees, and I began to wonder: could love manifested in wordless action be the most powerful and effective prayer? I’ve often wondered how

Can you love God and not go to church? A sincere young man recently asked me this question. My mind turned to the Spirit of Truth for an answer. If I say “yes” then it might seem church isn’t important. If I say “no”, it reduces the love of God to rules and regulations. What should I say? He said he didn’t like church. I remember not liking church when I was young; but here I am, plugged in--not so much because I enjoy it (because, honestly, sometimes I don’t), but because I’