There are many things that can only be seen through eyes that have cried. —Oscar Romero
Divorce
Diagnosis of cancer
Husband who is not a believer
A child who is addicted to drugs
An unplanned pregnancy
Crippling anxiety
Losing a job
Being homeless, living in a car
Physical abuse in the home
Depression
Death of a child
Chronic pain
Dependency on… Read More
I returned to work today. It’s been a week now that I have been suffering from debilitating back pain. Over the past week, I’ve measured success by whether or not I could sit on the toilet, get into the bath tub, and put on clothing by myself without causing further damage to my back. Life has been pretty basic while dealing with this pain.
About 12 years ago, I went to… Read More
I’ve been playing around with this idea… what if our worst days – the ones we would cancel if we had the power or ability to – were, in fact, the most important days?
There’s a growing trend with churches in our area to cancel services on the Sunday following Christmas. One leading church has been doing this for years – they now call it “Volunteer Appreciation Sunday.” I think what they’re saying is: thank you for volunteering all year – our gift to you is a Sunday off.
I’ll be honest. I’m skeptical.
I think the real reason for cancelling services isn’t gratitude. I think it’s… Read More
Some dear friends of mine have recently gone though an incredibly tragic and painful experience. Along with them, I want to know “Why?” I want answers. Conclusions. Resolutions. And I know there are none.
Although there are no satisfying answers, I do believe beauty rises from our suffering – but just not quickly.
It will come, in its own time. So in the meantime, we sit in the pain and learn how to manage with it.
While reading Beauty —The Invisible Embrace I was reminded again of the promise from God that beauty will rise from our ashes.
In the words of John O’Donohue… Read More
