Helping the suffering was her life’s work, we worried about Kayla. We worried about what she was witnessing. The knowledge of their daughter's suffering under ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and her death has spurred the Prescott, Ariz., couple to pressure Washington and the UN to act now to protect Christians and stop the black-clad jihadist army.

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I have been shown in darkness, light, and have learned that even in prison, one can be free. I am grateful. I have come to see that there is good in every situation, sometimes we just have to look for it.

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It's important to stop and realize what we have, why we have it and how privileged we are. And from that place, start caring and get a lot done.

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I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. I will always seek God. Some people find God in church. Some people find God in nature. Some people find God in love; I find God in suffering. I’ve known for some time what my life’s work is, using my hands as tools to relieve suffering.

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The gardener knows how to turn garbage into compost. Therefore our anger, sadness, and fear is the best compost for our compassion.

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This really is my life's work, to go where there is suffering.

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I remember Mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you really have is God.

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I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. If this is how you are revealed to me, this is how I will forever seek you.

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A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.

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The sun doesn't determine the brightness of the day, you do.

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I've learned that selflessness is a practice, not a place; a journey much more than a destination.

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I have been shown in darkness, light [and] have learned that, even in prison, one can be free.

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I have been shown in darkness, light + have learned that even in prison, one can be free... I have come to see that there is good in every situation, sometime we just have to look for it. (source: Christian Science Monitor Weekly: Overheard)

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Kayla was one courageous voice, calling the world to speak with one voice and with Kayla Mueller actions, her mother said. To have the same courage and commitment. we do it for Kayla and for the people that are suffering, he said. Although we did n’t witness it first-hand, we saw how it affected her and we knew what we were hearing was true. And today, I feel like Kayla finally got her chance to show it to the world, which she was so desperate to do.

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We have to do it now.

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For as long as I live, I will not let this suffering be normal, it's important to stop and realize what we have, why we have it and how privileged we are. And from that place, start caring and get a lot done.

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I always feel that no matter how much I give I always get back more though these projects.

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I am in solidarity with the Syrian people.

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