The aftermath of loss isn't what I expected. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: spiritual growth
The Weeping Sower
The weeping sower is a marvelous emblem of hope and grief in the Christian life. [Click title to read more.]
Loss, Comfort, & Dave
In the aftermath of a loss, love becomes clearer. [Click title to read more.]
The Cup of Sorrow and Feast of Joy
Grieving doesn't always arrive leavened by joy, and you cannot think your way through drinking the cup of sorrow. But never doubt the joy will come. [Click title to read more.]
Affliction and the Ministry of Presence
Being present to those suffering matters - even and especially when it's difficult to do. [Click title to read more.]
Dark Night of the Soul
Yes, it's possible to perceive that God has disappeared in the midst of your suffering. He hasn't. But you should prepare yourself for it. [Click title to read more.]
Sometimes A Prayer For Help Is More Than A Prayer For Help
Sometimes praying for help is more than throwing up a thousand petitions. Sometimes it is a wonderful reminder of who we are and who God is. [Click title to read more.]
Christian Nostalgia and High School Football
A local high school football game provoked nostalgia - and some thoughts on its purpose. [Click title to read more.]
Going Nowhere, Fast (And It’s Okay)
Where else can I go? Nowhere but here, especially in darker days. [Click title to read more.]
The Third Choice
God doesn't always work in either/or. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 