The Indelible Marks of Friendship
Sometimes truth hits us so hard that we wish deep down in our heart of hearts that it was a …
Tag Archives: grief
What DO You Say to a Grieving Family?
Over the past two weeks, I’ve suggested that there are some sayings we should avoid when speaking to a grieving …
Why Do Funerals Bring Out Such Bad Theology?
Last week, I suggested five statements that you should probably avoid when you find yourself in receiving line at the …
What NOT to Say at a Funeral
The math is pretty convincing: one out of every one person will die. At some point we will all find …
A Litany of Lament
On Monday night, an eleven-year-old girl in our community was killed in her sleep by a stray bullet that came …
Improvisations in a Contemplative Key 