What a year this has been! #biggestunderstatementever ... Weve laughed; weve cried ... and cried ... and cried, but somehow we are learning to live in the midst of both joy and sorrow. I have often said that if you are able to experience the presence of God in the mist of unspeakable heartache, then you will be able to discover joy almost anywhere. This I believe more than ever. ... Much of the presence of God has come from you all - loved ones, family, and faithful friends. You have loved us, prayed for us, written to us, fed us, hugged us, and allowed grief to take its own path. ... Words cannot express my gratitude. If someone were to ask, Is it really possible to feel the love of the Risen Christ? I would say, Absolutely! But you must allow your heart and soul to open, wait, and receive. ... In the midst of my journey through this dark valley, I have tried to quit ministry, honestly believing that God was done with me. Perhaps, the wounds were too deep ... but every time I made a declaration of quitting, someone would call or write and ask me to do a wedding (Ive done 4 since March, and have 4 more in the next few months) ... or pastoral care ... And I have been approached by a global network to launch a radio talk show, based on my Soul Food ministry here on FB ~ Bringing civil conversation back into faith. ... I hope to resume keynote speaking, as well. In August, I am stepping back into the pulpit for the first time since last September. I havent disclosed this, but I was writing a sermon the day my husband died, and that was a great source of my pain and anger. Many people have said, How could something so awful happen to someone so good? ... The short answer, according to Jesus, is that only God is good ... the rest of us are simply human. My mission this past year has been to prove to my family, especially my kids, that life could be good again, and it is ... because God is good. Thanks for reflecting that and so much more ... Peace, Friends ...
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 04:25:31 +0000
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