Changes in our lives, new opportunities, and invitations to move outside our comfort zones naturally bring some forms of anxiety and fear. We are people who like comfort and normal for our lives. Even if there is something we can
When there is uncertainty, fear can creep into our minds and hearts creating hesitation and feelings of being overwhelmed. When those parts of life that once made sense become less coherent, we tend to retreat to where life seemed more
The Lenten Adventure invites us into a time of contemplation and confession. We traveled from our recognition of mortality in Ash Wednesday to the cross and resurrection—the celebration of resurrected life! We tend to miss the steps leading us from
Holy Week is a journey toward the cross and on to the resurrection. We tend to rush toward Sunday and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. We gloss over the arrest, trial, beating, and crucifixion. We want to only give a
The breathtaking beauty of a four-part choir creates amazing harmony inviting the listener to experience the emotion of the musical piece. When the four-parts are not well aligned and a section struggles to find its place in the choral arrangement,
In 2018, Dr. Bizal at Deaconess Ear, Nose, and Throat performed surgery on my right ear because of a cholesteatoma diagnosis. The doctor believed this growth had likely been in my ear since early in my life. In my 40s,
Walking with men and women of deep faith through debilitating disease of their own or a dear family member, I have witnessed the rejoicing in suffering that breeds endurance and character. In the ICU waiting room with the family whose
The foundation of a strong life is built on our faith and hope in Jesus Christ who walks with us in our suffering. As we have noted previously, we are able to rejoice in our suffering and that our suffering