(Rev. Eric Folkerth)
Save us, O God, from Doom Scrolling Anxiety.
Save us, O God, from Spin and Alternate Facts.
Save us, O God, from worshipping the gods of 24-hour news, political parties, or nationalistic leaders.
Save us, O God…
(Rev. Eric Folkerth)
Save us, O God, from Doom Scrolling Anxiety.
Save us, O God, from Spin and Alternate Facts.
Save us, O God, from worshipping the gods of 24-hour news, political parties, or nationalistic leaders.
Save us, O God…
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