It’s not getting as much coverage as it should, but we’re in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis. I had a vague idea this was going on during … Continue reading My Piece of the Puzzle
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Empathy in Crisis
So often, when we encounter the suffering of others, we create distance. We may resort to intellectual answers, empty sympathy, or cliches and “conventional wisdom,” but when we do this, … Continue reading Empathy in Crisis
“God Needed Another Angel in Heaven” Is the Worst Thing You Can Say: a Rant
A “crisis” is any situation, expected or otherwise, which disrupts the normal flow of life and family. Whether a death, divorce, job loss, move, or mental health emergency, everyone eventually … Continue reading “God Needed Another Angel in Heaven” Is the Worst Thing You Can Say: a Rant
A Time and Place for Prayer
With all of the different perspectives on prayer, telling someone just to pray may open a major can of worms. Perhaps there are better things to say…
Is God in Control?
“God is in control” could mean several different things, and none are that helpful. What if we focused instead on God’s comfort?
I Know How You Feel
No, you don’t know how I feel, and that’s okay.
Living in Constant Crisis
“Code Blue ED2! Code Blue ED2!” The announcement came over the loudspeaker in the middle of my daytime shift, so I dashed to the elevator and headed downstairs to the … Continue reading Living in Constant Crisis