I chuckled when I saw the lone “late bloomer” on our azalea bushes. All the others had their season in the sun blooming bright pinks and purples, but now most were brown crusty blobs ready to drop to the ground. I’m a late bloomer, too, when it comes to learning the language of lament and grieving well with others. […]
Suffering and the Self-Exalting Sinner
At times, I’ve allowed my pain to become my idol. My will was a life with no more detours and no more pain. God’s will was to take me to a place of utter emptiness, a channel to dredge out dreams of ease and replace them with a deep-rooted faith in a good Father. […]
Grief Resources for the Holidays
Grief is palpable this season – whether it’s a fresh loss in an already difficult year, a season full of reminders of a loved one long gone, or ambiguous grief over what is missing. Let’s handle each other with care and wisdom this year. […]
What I Learned – Summer 2020
Reflection allows us to look back with appreciation and move forward with the curiosity to keep paying attention. For me, summer 2020 held lessons on anxiety, the miracle of living, grief in community, lessons from my dog, and the central theme of God’s glory.[…]
