I began this book at the very beginning of 2024, and it was another slower read for me. But that was because I intentionally read it slowly to really take time to feel the words and sit with the short chapters. Alicia Chole has divided the bulk of this book into three sections: disillusionment with … Continue reading “The Night Is Normal: A Guide through Spiritual Pain” – 20 Quotes
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I Believe. Help My Unbelief.
If I were give a portion of my reading over the last 1+ year one (unintentional) theme, it would be Mark 9:24, "I believe. Help my belief." For the longest time, I was ashamed of my questions and questioning, but the more I've read and pondered and talked with Jesus, I think there is no … Continue reading I Believe. Help My Unbelief.
Fall Into Jesus
Grief reminds us that life is broken and sorrow reminds us that we are not whole. But we do not fall into despair. We fall into Jesus. We grieve hard and long. We mourn deeply and cry long. We feel the loss as close as the skin stretched tight over bone. Our faces are wet … Continue reading Fall Into Jesus
Down Here Looking Up 