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During this pandemic, people are looking for guidance and support in different places. Talk about where you've been looking for support, and how helpful (or not helpful) these sources have been to you.

January 8, 2021 I have looked to different sources of guidance and support for my emotions during this pandemic. Some have been helpful, and some not so much. <strong> My local church changed pastors shortly before this pandemic started. </strong> The new pastor is a young man with ties to other places and friends. He participates in activities that take him well beyond the local town.<strong> He is on vacation a lot for someone that is supposed to be praying for the sick and taking care to avoid unnecessary travel.</strong> I haven’t really had much of chance to get to know him better, and his sermons on the internet are stiff and shallow.<strong> Going to church is an expression of my religious faith, but he contributes more to the stress.</strong> I also look to different internet sources for inspiration.<strong> Facebook has been a way to connect with friends and fellow church members that I do get inspiration from.</strong> We exchange brief messages and memes of hope and look for life to return to normal.<strong> I also use the internet to connect to different religious evangelists</strong> that are more skilled with the internet.<strong> Their messages seem more personal and heartfelt.</strong>