Becoming Empty
Jesus reminded us in this statement from Matthew that only an empty vessel can be filled. Imagine a full glass of water being filled to overflow. Is t…
Tag: grief
Lament is a Liminal Space
Becoming present to practice of lament in the liminal spaces offers us a chance to become familiars. We learn to recognize the guideposts when things …
Lament is Like Water
Writing for you, dear community, is scary. You are precious to me - every one of you - and I am grateful for the opportunity to offer a few words that…
Entering into a Season of Lament
Lament is a passionate expression of sorrow that involves deep mourning for a disappointment or a loss. Typically when we hear the word lament, our mi…
The God Who Laments
A few years ago I was going through an emotional roller coaster. I was feeling all kinds of emotion; from disappointment to sadness, heartache to ang…
