When we weep {And then there are no more tears}

Did you know that the human heart can only hold so much suffering? I'm no doctor, and I can't prove this, but I believe one could choose to die of a broken heart. Choose to stop beating with the tempo of grief. Choose to stop pulsating the radiating pain. Still, as much as I firmly...

When emptiness resonates

Instead of being outstretched in worship during chapel, I found my arms wrapped around my body and the empty feelings resonating inside my core again. Empty, so empty.Tears coursed down my cheeks, as a fellow teacher moved over to embrace me. She held my hand in an acknowledgement of shared pain. "You're not in a...

Disappointments hurt. God is still faithful.

It's time to tell the truth. Tonight, I feel the need to share the disappointment that is heavy on my heart. Maybe my yearnings and strivings will bring awareness and comfort to someone else. More than likely, however, I just need an outlet to openly wrestle with the circumstances in my life.   "Why?" I ask...