Recently, I’ve begun to ask myself when my perspective on poverty, immigration, healthcare, etc. began to change. Read more …
My Changing Attitudes About Poverty, Immigration, Healthcare, etc.
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Siyach
In Psalm 143:5, while trusting God for deliverance from current enemies, David remembers God's work in his life in the past. He meditates on God's doings and muses on the work of his hands. The Hebrew word which is translated "muse" in the New American Standard Bible is siyach (שָׂיחַ). In these articles, I share my thoughts on various topics in the hopes that we can muse together on the work of God's hands.
Good News for Trauma Victims
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Keying off one paragraph in the book The Body Keeps the Score, I examine ways in which the gospel of Jesus Christ addresses “holes in the soul” which author Bessel van der Kolk describes as part of the consequences of trauma. Read more …
Witnessing the Death of a Dream
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Is there a dream in your life that has come to a premature end? What event is there that you can witness with your own eyes that will provide closure for your soul? Read more …
Letting Go of Trouble You Can’t Arrange
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Many years ago, this small paragraph in a fiction book struck me as a good reminder of the ineffectiveness of worry. Read more …
Not certain if this is actually an African proverb, but …
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This proverb is a great reminder of the value of community. Read more …