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On the cover Gathering StrengthÑwatercolor, ink, collage; 7.5 x 11.5; August 2000; collection of Merrily Fruechtenicht Weidner. "gathering strength to love the questions now I know I often outgrow spaces won't be long til I'm free again" I created this piece during a time of transition. God reminded me through the poet Rainer Maria Rilke to love the questions facing me, and to use my struggles and stuck places as opportunities to gather the strength I'd need to grow through them. © Melanie Weidner Watson 2001 Melanie Weidner Watson www.createstudio.com melanie@createstudio.com 3124 NE Pacific Portland OR 97232-2512 Melanie is a member of West Hills Friends Meeting, Portland, Oregon.

COVER STORIES 10 The Quaker Understanding of Prayer Virginia Schurman Looking at prayer through a Quaker lens, Virginia describes prayer in easy to understand concepts. 12 Learning to Pray as a Group Mary Glenn Hadley One chapter from Mary Glenn's new book on prayer that helpfully leads readers to pray as a group. 14 A Praying Woman Julianna Strange Juli describes the impact of her praying grandmother. How are you modeling prayer? 15 Meeting for Healing Frank Massey Sharing his experience with meetings for healing, Frank encourages us to be God's hands for healing. 16 Therapeutic Music for Healing and Transition Sabrina Sigal Falls A healing harp? Sabrina now takes her harp to hospitals and places where those who are ill can receive this healing touch. 18 Thy Kingdom Come Jim Mulholland From his new book on the Lord's Prayer, Jim challenges readers to live in God's kingdom, not the world.   FEATURES 2 Valiant for Truth Trish Edwards-Konic 4 Bible Study The Healing Work of Psalms Jan Hoffman 5 Commitments Retha McCutchen 5 News from Friends United Meeting 8 News 20 Salt and Light Launching New Woodhouses on Uncharted Seas: Where do we go for guidance and security in a new setting? Jack Kirk 22 Peace Notes 25 Fox Pix 26 Reviews 28 Passages 30 Classifieds 32 Meeting Directory 36 Viewpoints 38 Ideas That Work What the Hispanic Friends Church is Doing Francisco J. Orozco 39 The Back Bench Spiritually Challenged Stan Banker

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