Tag: hope

Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?

What if things are not loved because they are beautiful, but are beautiful because they are loved? What if the apostle John refers to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” not because John had a closer friendship with Jesus than the other disciples,… Continue Reading “Beloved, Wouldn’t It Be Beautiful?”

Necessary Hope

I. We know the sun will shine again. We know the trees will bud in spring. We know that death gives way to life. We know, but still. We know this moment’s angst will be resolved in eternity (if not in the next five… Continue Reading “Necessary Hope”

Bittersweet: Grief mingled with Gratitude

Why do I share all this here? I believe we live most fully when we take time to process our experiences, both good and bad. In fact, processing our experiences is part of telling our heart that this experience is real: it actually happened.

He Is: How to Find Truth in God’s Names

In a world that whirls out of control, He is The Great, the Mighty, and Awesome God, the Eternal Refuge, the Rock of My Strength. To a world that is sick and broken, He is the Great Physician, Jehovah-Rapha, The Lord Who Heals you.… Continue Reading “He Is: How to Find Truth in God’s Names”

Resurrection Day

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.… Continue Reading “Resurrection Day”