How do we live our lives while the world burns?

This reflection explores the tension between everyday domestic tasks and the overwhelming needs of a suffering world, prompted by a teenager’s question about the value of pulling weeds amid global crises. It argues that small acts of care—like tending a garden or raising a family—can be meaningful responses to injustice when grounded in hope, responsibility, and an awareness of the broader world.

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This article was published in Faith & Leadership on July 8, 2025, and was written by Andrea Palpant Dilley.