Our hearts are grieving for yet another tragic school shooting - this one, horrifyingly, involving small children.

Many of us have young ones who may be asking about this, either sooner or later. So here's a link to a 2 page document from the National Association of School Psychologists called, 'Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.'

In the meantime, let us pray:

Almighty God, welcome into your arms the victims of school violence. Comfort families, children, and all who mourn the tragedy of this hour. Help us in our fear and uncertainty. Bless us with the knowledge that we are secure in your love; and strengthen all those who work to bring hope out of loss and comfort out of pain. And give us wisdom and strength as a nation to address the larger issues of gun safety and availability. We ask this in the name of the One well-acquainted with grief, your Son Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God forever and ever, Amen.