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 | No Friend to be Found
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 | I was all set to write a post this morning when I received the following comment. It was sent anonymously so I have no way of answering directly and it is so important I wanted everyone to read what she has to say... Read More
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| | Jim Died
Monday, December 28, 2009 | Jim Chastain died, and of course he died right at Christmas. What else would we expect after all he had been through? Not many reading this post will have ever heard of Jim, and that is too bad. He was more than worth knowing. He was more than just inspiring. He was more... Read More
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| | Religious Presumptions
Monday, August 03, 2009 | I may need to preface this blog by assuring those who may read this and wonder, I am a religious person. At least I think I am, there are those who would doubt that and probably have good cause to do so. I served as a . . . Read More
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| | Does Faith Ease the Journey?
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 | Because of my background and continued involvement in the ministry, I am often asked if people who have a strong belief system have an easier time with their grief. Usually the one asking the question . . . Read More
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| | Why Bad Things Happen: A Penultimate Word
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | One of my favorite stories is about a young seminary student who went to sleep in class. The professor stopped and stared at the young man until he awoke startled and embarrassed. The professor said, "Tell me young man, why is there evil and suffering in the world?" The young man stammered out . . . Read More
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| | When Faith Can Not Be Found
Monday, March 16, 2009 | My friend has suffered the loss of her husband in a plane crash and the murder of her beloved daughter. She was raised in a faith that seemed to say this kind of thing did not happen to people who had faith. They taught that without really saying . . . Read More
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| | The Elephant in the Room
Friday, February 13, 2009 | This is my thirtieth year of writing and speaking about grief and aging issues. I have had and still do have an itch I cannot figure out how to scratch. Most of my speaking is done in meetings sponsored by non religious groups. My writing must be geared for such a wide audience that being nonsectarian is absolutely necessary. Since I spent thirty years of my life as a clergy person . . . Read More
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