Category: encouragement
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Ministry of Tears: A Lenten Sentiment – Part III
The tears of Jesus illustrate His profound compassion for humanity. From weeping for Lazarus to lamenting Jerusalem’s rejection and praying in Gethsemane, His tears symbolize sorrow, empathy, and connection to our struggles. They teach us the importance of love, compassion, and reliance on God during trials, ultimately reminding us of…
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Ministry of Tears: A Lenten Sentiment – Part II
This post reflects on the significance of Jesus weeping over Lazarus’s death, emphasizing His deep humanity and compassion. It explores and highlights the importance of empathy in friendship and faith. Jesus’ tears illustrate His presence with those who suffer, affirming His love and understanding amid grief.
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Fishers of Men: Reeling in Grief
In my work as a Chaplain, while facilitating various grief support groups over the years, I have been privileged to come alongside folks grieving the loss of a loved one. They come to share their experience, but mostly to normalize what they are going through – and to figure out…
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Our Inescapable God
If you are looking to add to your bookshelf or just on the hunt for a good read, these are some excellent books for sharing our faith and could be a wonderful resource for evangelizing.
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Thoughts of a Father
In honor of all Fathers on this Father’s Day and especially our Father in Heaven, I share this poem by Edgar Albert Guest: Thoughts of a Father
