I have a fair amount of thoughts about the idea of moving through pain to get to what’s next in terms of what the particular journey is, and to not only move forward, but to be altered by the suffering. In some instances, pain has the potential to break a person, but can also create …
Month: September 2020
Forgiveness
There have been numerous situations in my life in which my own sufferings or traumas have brought me to a deeper understanding of others’ suffering. For instance, my own abuse at the hands of my mother had quite an effect on my ministry several years ago as a teen support group leader at a spouse …
Thoughts on Grace
“I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us.” Anne Lamott Today it’s Anne Lamott’s quote on grace that is holding me, so here is what I have. It makes complete sense to me that through the mystery …
Being Still
It is especially poignant at this time in our world to be still. Many people have been forced to slow down right now simply due to social distancing and self-isolation. Hopefully, it can be an opportunity for reflection and allow for that Light to push away the darkness of fear or despair. Trust is necessary …
As Way Opens 