
Lent 2022 | Day 40: Death
The Saturday before Easter is an interesting day in the liturgical calendar of the Christian churches. Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 40: Death
The Saturday before Easter is an interesting day in the liturgical calendar of the Christian churches. Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 40: Death
One of the most remarkable moments in Jesus’s ministry is when he arrives in Bethany to see about his friend Lazarus. Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 36: Tears
For those who have experienced the unyielding reality of loss, grief can follow you around and make its appearance at unexpected times. There are many reasons why people experience grief. The most common is the loss of a loved one. But the reality of trauma from other events or circumstances can also produce the deep sense of loss often described as grief. In the course … Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 33: Grief
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my brother-in-law Jacob’s death. He died a young man in the prime of his life. I jumped on Facebook for a moment and saw a memorial posted about him. I was caught off guard. The emotions it stirred up came like a flood. I was surprised by that. I don’t really know why it surprised me, but it … Continue reading I Still Miss Him
UPDATED: The video has been included for those who would like to be guided through the resource below. It is designed to help us pray intentionally in times of social strife and unrest. As we confess sin and plead with our Heavenly Father to provide us wisdom and to hear our prayers, we are forced to face our weaknesses. Forced to acknowledge the deep needs … Continue reading An Office of Lament in a Time of Social Strife
Late last year, a young man I’ve never met and of whom I know nothing about died in a car accident. The reason I’m even writing about it; the reason for bringing it up at all is that it happened yards from where I live. From my vantage point, I knew that it was not a good situation. As the reports finally hit the news … Continue reading Death 150 Yards Away