 | The Knot in the End of the Rope
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 | I have enjoyed reading the responses to my questions about how faith helps us face the grief journey. I wish I could publish each one but... Read More
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| | It Isn't Just Me
Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to email a response to my post called “Is It Just Me?” I tried to be as honest as possible in sharing questions and feelings about the role of faith during the grieving process. I have gotten honesty in return... Read More
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| | So Far It Is Just Me
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 | Last week I wrote about some of the feelings I was having especially in the area of faith and ask for comments tying to see if what I was feeling was unique to me or if others felt the same way. So far I am still feeling like the odd duck. Some have emailed and... Read More
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| | Is It Just Me?
Wednesday, December 29, 2010 | I have spent the last thirty five years trying to understand what people think and feel during their times of intense grief. During that time my parents and my wife’s parents have died and a grandson lived only thirty-four hours so some of my search has been... Read More
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| | Where Is She?
Monday, August 16, 2010 | They say fools rush in where angles fear to tread, and I have done just that most of my life with mixed results. Here I go again... Read More
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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, January 01, 0001 | 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
Monday, January 01, 0001 | 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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