Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Brother Sun, and Sister Moon

sister star shine day and night

see them shine, beautiful

radiant splendor of light



Brother Sun, and sister moon

heaven and earth

proclaim God's glory

all praise be Yours,

most High God.



Brother wind, and brother air

fair in storm, all weather's wounds

colored flowers and healing herbs

heavenly grace flows through you



Brother sun, and sister moon

heaven and earth,

proclaim God's glory

all praise be Yours

Most High God.



So rejoice,

for the heavens and earth

are filled with God's glory.

(Lyrics by John Michael Talbot)

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