Satan seeks to sift you;He relentlessly demandsTo pound and press and shake your faithUntil you cannot stand. The sifter watches closely;He cannot read your mind,But if you let him in […]
When the Silence is Deafening: The Grief of Silent Saturday
Sometimes, silence screams. She harangues us with intrusive thoughts: You’re alone. You’ll always be alone. Nobody sees you. Nobody understands. Nobody cares. And for a valley-walker, the relentless shriek can […]
How Christmas Feels to the Grieving
I suppose most would rather not think about death and loss at this time of year, but for the valley-walker, there is no escaping reality. Mistletoe mocks. Once-tinseled trees lay […]
When Grief Rocks Your Faith
Profound grief has a way of bringing us face to face with what we actually believe about God. Often, we are surprised by our own doubt. We wrestle with the […]
The Gift of Suffering
Sometimes, it’s good to remind myself that I don’t corner the market on suffering. I was watching my new favorite podcast today, and one of the guys (Josh) was walking […]
I Don’t Understand Him, But I Trust Him
Do you know how loved you are?! He will tend his flock like a shepherd;he will gather the lambs in his arms;he will carry them in his bosom,and gently lead […]
It’s Not About Job
There is a common misconception that the book of Job is about a patient man suffering well. And if the book ended in chapter 2, I might be inclined to […]
The Purpose of Fire: That I May Come Forth as Gold
My girls and I love a bonfire. There’s just something about that smokey smell that lingers in your hair, the mix of autumn chill with the fire’s warmth and the […]