Godforsaken
In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. Ezekiel 1:1...
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Living in a dark place…
We’re living in a dark place. Exile. It could be anywhere. Exile is not a geographical location. Any place where you don’t belong, that’s exile. I know it could be worse, you don’t have...
Learning to lament for my dad
My dad died seven months ago. And on the outside, I have carried on pretty much as normal. I have still not cried a single tear (which actually isn’t normal at all – even...
Contraction and release: a language of pain
Contraction and release: a language of pain. My language of pain. I didn’t have one before. My emotions have been locked up inside my body for a long, long time. Ever since I was...
The ongoing story
So we have finished the Book of Lamentations, but the need and opportunities to find expression for grief are far from over. Learning to lament is an ongoing story. We carry hurt with us...
And finally…
Today we reach the end of the book of Lamentations. I’m not great with endings. If the book ends with everything all sorted out and every loose end tied up, then I’m mad because...
Just stop and look and really see
Remember, Lord, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace. We have lost everything. Everything we have worked for. Our homes. Our land. Our inheritance. It’s all gone. Remember, Lord, what has...
Unbelievable
The kings of the earth did not believe, nor did any of the peoples of the world, that enemies and foes could enter the gates of Jerusalem. Lamentations 4:12 It’s unbelievable. This can’t be...
All that used to matter doesn’t matter any more
I used to care about pretty things. About gold and silver and shining jewels. I used to take pleasure in nice things. In handbags and shoes and Pandora charms. I don’t care about any...
Poem 3 Part 3: Affirmations
God is God and God is Love Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone. To crush...
