A friend and I started a prayer group. Without getting into the details, we were in the middle of a bad local situation. People were reacting through emotion. I know that's how I was responding. I had to pray, but I was so upset. What would help? Start a prayer group. Rats. Another one of those little nudges that completely ignores my comfort zone. I'd never been to a prayer meeting, but I know how to run a vacuum. My friend and I decided that I would host and she would lead. Two months into our journey, the local situation improved and we were still meeting. We weren't experts, but perhaps what we've learned will help you start a group of your own. Read next feature >