Safe People May 18, 2021 No Comments We all long for safe relationships, for people in our lives with whom we feel safe. What are we looking for? First, a safe person keeps confidences in confidence. A safe person will never share Read More »
Making Peace with Pain, Part 4 of 4 March 30, 2021 No Comments Knowing that God has a purpose as we process our pain, could we discuss how to do it well? Please, as a conversation among Brothers and Sisters? Read More »
Making Peace with Pain, Part 3 of 4 March 16, 2021 No Comments Contrary to the popular interpretation of Resilience, it is not an innate quality. It is not with only a few of us at birth and the rest are out of luck. Read More »
Making Peace with Pain, Part 2 November 3, 2020 No Comments Even understanding that foundational health is vital to recovery, our hearts still cry: Why does God allow pain at all? Read More »
Making Peace with Pain, Part 1 October 13, 2020 No Comments Most of us want to solve “the problem of pain” as well as avoid passing it on. It takes courage to say, “It stops with me.” What is God’s purpose for pain? Read More »
Resilience September 14, 2020 No Comments Resilience became the new buzz word a few years ago. It is an important concept, particularly for those of us in missions and ministry. Regrettably, however, many of us were sent into our work with the words of Read More »
Finding Forward Where it is Dark September 1, 2020 No Comments A tendency towards avoidance is often an innate strategy that prioritizes safety and comfort in the present, though often with an increased cost in the future. Read More »
Joy and Identity August 18, 2020 No Comments Joy—three simple letters to represent an experience that so many have found elusive and hard to define. What is “joy”? Read More »
