Archive for April 2020

April 3, 2020 The Psalms represent the full expression of emotions. In fact about 40 percent are Psalms of lament; Psalms full of complaints and questions, fear and anger. For example, Psalm 13 begins: “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” But in every Psalm…

April 2, 2020 Marjorie Thompson, Presbyterian minister, author, and spiritual director, recently shared this four step process to feelings management during difficulties that I have found useful during this COVID19 pandemic. Name: What is this crisis making you feel? Is it panic, anxiety, fear, stupid, anger, shame? Identify it and name it. Notice: What is this feeling…

April 1, 2020 Is anyone else experiencing time differently in this time of quarantining and social distancing? The busy schedules, constant checking of the calendar, and overall hustle that use to define my life has now be replaced with a haunting feeling of “wait, what day is this!?!” This is the point of Sabbath.  God commanded…