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 […]
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Post-Traumatic Resilience
This is resilience. I remember a huge holly tree that took up residence next to our house when I was young. She was actually quite beautiful, but when she started […]
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Words that Wound
You’ve heard the old adage, “The preacher’s quit preaching and gone to meddling.” Well, I’m no preacher, but my thoughts on today’s passage may be considered by some to be […]
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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 […]
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The Treasures in the Valley
Are you tired of this endless journey of suffering? Job’s…and yours? I see you. You’re weary. You’re discouraged. You’re afraid this lonely path of agony is all there is and […]