I stumbled accidentally upon the ministry of building prayer rooms. I felt like a musician discovering that perfect instrument, or like an artist finding a new medium that perfectly expresses the profound inspirations of the heart. I worship God through creating sacred spaces, places where people can enjoy prayer and experience relationship with God. I’m a cross between an installation artist and a minister of the Gospel—an alternative worship curator.

This week’s lesson begins a new quarter, whose theme is “Health and healing”. It was something of a surprise, then, to discover that the first lesson of this quarter was on praise to God! The lesson calls us to praise God as creator of the universe, as creator of human life, as Saviour and Redeemer of humanity, as a loving father of humankind, and as sustainer of life.