Highest compliment a student can offer their teacher One of my favorite parts of Rabbi Harold Kushner’s introduction to Overcoming Life’s Disappointments is the way
Imagination empowers a better world In the first paragraph of the introduction to his book Overcoming Life’s Disappointments, Rabbi Harold Kushner directly touches on why
Overcoming Life’s Disappointments: First Words For someone who is as well-known and well-respected as Rabbi Harold Kushner, it was somewhat surprising to hear him begin
True, but unsatisfying, guidance Throughout my PTSD recovery process, I have often been encouraged to learn how to forgive myself. The problem is that I
Persevering with the help of the Holy Spirit I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now
“He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed.” –Luke 22:41 (NIV) I wish that I could be more like Jesus. Right
The last week of May was not one any of us want to repeat. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in God’s
Looking back on the busiest week of my ministerial career The last week has been a whirlwind. Quite simply, this is the busiest I have
“Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I called.” – Isaiah 48:12 (NRSV) Help me, O God of comfort and of grace, to hear
“Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. He warned them not to
