“My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me. Fear and trembling beset me; horror has overwhelmed me. I said, ‘Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. I would flee far away and stay in the desert; I would […]
Read More When friends abandon youThe trauma of generations past can impact us today, but healing can be found.
Read More The scars of our fathers: Remembering John SecordI write this specifically for one person whom I love. The Christian’s authority to act and speak on behalf of God The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me…Behold, I have given you authority to tread on […]
Read More Yes, God loves even youLiving life with feelings of guilt or shame stinks. If you’ve lived any significant number of years, chances are you have some regrets. You’ve probably made some choices and done some things you wish you could take back. I know I certainly have. And it’s been really tough for me to make peace with myself. […]
Read More The weight of guilt and shameI was incredibly touched by a sermon on forgiveness two weeks ago at my church. It was particularly moving to me because it touched on themes of collective forgiveness that I’d been thinking about for quite a while. The visiting priest who spoke has a special gift in generational healing, which is seeking healing and reconciliation […]
Read More To my African American brothers and sisters: I’m so sorry
David S. Wisener 