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If the church is a hospital, does it have an emergency room? Can the person with a spiritual heart attack, get a lifesaving response? If the church is a hospital, is there a psych ward for the mentally ill? Are there crayons for the scitzo to draw on the walls? If the church is a hospital, is there an X-ray room for broken bones? Does it provide chemo therapy for the cancer patient? Is there a recovery room for the alcoholic struggling to stay dry? If the church is a hospital, is the pharmacy always open? IF the church is a shelter, Does it have blankets on the beds? Does it have a teddy bear? Are there toys a plenty for the boys and girls to share? IF the church is a shelter, does it have a home like vibe? Or is it a cold white waiting room? If the church is a shelter, does it have a warm fire place? Does a picture of Jesus hang as a painting on the wall? Is there a nurse on staff if I fall? If the church was more of a treatment center, and did not have a big X over sin... I would find a guide indeed. But maybe I might actually be the helping hand someone needs.

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Date: 6/18/2023 6:33:00 PM
Miranda, your composition is a magnificent work of art. Envisioning a world where every place of worship transforms into a sanctuary of healing. And that happens during the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. Yet, perhaps fate has destined us to be the very solace that someone yearns for, the much-needed support they seek. A great message at the end.
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 6/18/2023 7:38:00 PM
My church is a "hospital" for sure for sure. IF I were to ever move out of the area where I live, example a job elsewhere, I think I would miss my church the most. Those people take care of me, and I try to be the person that takes care of the next person.
Date: 2/24/2023 4:09:00 PM
The last part is where the message lies. Nice one.
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 2/24/2023 6:06:00 PM
I wrote this sitting at a yard sale while we sold absolutely nothing and well this poem started to come and I grabbed a pen and paper and literally began to write this.
Date: 12/26/2021 2:32:00 PM
Love this and message behind it! Lovely piece, thanks so much!
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Miranda Hawley
Date: 12/27/2021 12:23:00 PM
Thank you much. My church has been very much a hospital and for all the crazy that I've been through, that says a ton. I wrote this thinking about the saying that the church should be a hospital for sinners, not a country club for saints.

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