The Stones We Leave Behind: Remembering What God Has Done
When the Israelites left Egypt, they wandered the wilderness for 40 years. During this time, they were given many blessings from God, such as manna and water, safety, and protection from the elements. But they also sinned against God many times, causing a whole generation to be kept from entering the Promised Land. When they crossed the Jordan River and made camp, Joshua set up these memorial stones to remember all that God had done for them, according to God’s instructions. This was so future generations who saw the stones could hear the stories of God’s faithfulness to the Israelites.
Faith for the Road Ahead: Finding God's Faithfulness Through Every Season
As our country celebrates 250 years, I am reminded of another kind of faith that carries us through every season of life.
From Grief to Hope: The Myth of "Moving On"
Why haven’t they moved on from that yet? It’s been a couple of years. I’ve heard people say that about someone who has been through a death or loss in the past. It’s time to move on. But there isn’t a timeline for grief. Sure, it may soften, but it never truly goes away, at least for most of us in the human race.
From Grief to Hope: Triggers, Memories, and Unexpected Waves
When grief comes without warning, it catches you in the midst of laughter over a fond memory. It hits you when you turn off the light at night and hear the hoot of an owl in the tree outside. It comes amidst a celebration with a group of people you know well, and yet you still feel alone.
From Grief to Hope: Remembering the Day That Changed Everything
Do you remember where you were when the planes crashed into the New York City Twin Towers in 2001? I was teaching English and Spanish in a small school when students came into the room as classes were about to start, telling me the news about the first plane hitting a tower. At first, I thought it was probably a terrible accident. Later, we found out about the hijackings and the terrible events to follow.
