7 Things → For the grieving, Lent, Ash Wednesday, sitting shiva

ONE

I spoke with a friend this week, who identified grieving over the many church stories he’d heard where people were hurt by the church. Here’s a church service that might help with processing that grief.

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TWO

Also an author who has taught me the benefits of silence to heal and restore. I wrote an essay about this book in Shaky Ground.

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THREE

Here’s one of many, many articles out there on church hurt.

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FOUR

Entering the season of Lent, we have a great opportunity to examine where we are spiritually. This podcast looks at the rhythms of Lent.

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FIVE

It all kicks off with Ash Wednesday, which will always be a memorable time to me. PS It’s the intro story in Not All Who Wander.

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SIX

The Jewish have a way of comforting mourners called sitting shiva.

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SEVEN

Here’s a playlist for the Lenten season.

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