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Making Sense of Suffering

Making Sense of Suffering

“The world breaks everyone.” As an ambulance driver in the First World War, Lt. Frederic Henry had tended to bodies savaged by machine gun fire and disfigured by artillery. He had witnessed souls shaken by violence, carnage, and loss. And it seemed to him that some...
Remembering Who You Are

Remembering Who You Are

My friend R- said, “Before long I won’t remember who you are. I won’t really remember who I am.” For over forty years I’ve called R- to catch up and stay connected. Who he is has shaped the course of my life. He was a gifted teacher, dedicated to nurturing not only...
Being True to Yourself

Being True to Yourself

Jesus had a way of making you stop and think. Think about who you are, what you stand for, and what you ought to be doing with your life. Frequently, he did this by saying odd and confusing things that force you to step back and reflect instead of giving you clear...
What Is Saving Your Life Now?

What Is Saving Your Life Now?

My clerical collar, black shirt, and black suit were drawing discrete glances. I had slipped away from the church office to get some cold medicine at a nearby drug store. The checkout line turned out to be unexpectedly long. A man standing in front of me looked over...