“My God, My God…”
During the first two weeks of Lent, we’ve read reflections on lamenting the silence we often feel from God in the face of our difficult questions. How do we pray…
Is Anyone Listening?
Has there ever been a time in your life where you wondered where God was? Why he seems so far away? Wondering if anyone is listening to your prayers? When…
Untangling the Whys
“Why?” is a child’s favorite question to ask. I have three kids, ages five to ten, and can attest that this is true. With my youngest, her whys are pretty…
Out in the Open
For many of us, the word Lent doesn’t bring any real thoughts or impressions. We know it’s a religious word. It seems to have something to do with fasting. And…
Beauty from Ashes
It was 1 pm on a Wednesday afternoon and I was hiding in my bedroom, yet again. Months of sleepless nights had caught up to me. My eyes were always…