Broken Hearted
Who hasn’t been desperate for healing or peace? A theological quandary isn’t presented here, nor a puzzle of a parable to unfold or unwind. It doesn’t ask a question that requires a response…not a command in need of heeding. This is a feeling story. Listen to what happens in his body. The breaking of his […]
Sharing the Recovery Café Model
Everyday during the community announcements at Recovery Cafe, Sue waves her hand high and shares enthusiastically, “Today I have 375 days sober and I met the love of my life.” Everyday the number increases, but the proclamation that she has met the love of her life remains the same. While it’s true that Sue has […]
Communities of Belonging
For much of my adult life depression has stalked me, occasionally catching up to me and robbing me of perspective. Depression is not only a thief, but a skilled liar. At its worst, it tells you that those you love and the causes you care about would be better off without you. Last month our […]
How Does Healing Happen?
“How does healing happen?” I asked my dad, a seasoned country doctor in general practice. “It’s an inside job,” he said with a wink. “Medicine helps of course, but the body heals from its own resources. We honestly don’t know all that much about how the immune system works, or why healing happens better for […]
