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I see people die every week. Often they tell me their regrets.
I see people die every week. Often they tell me their regrets. Please. I plead with you. Live deeply. You may be young now but it goes. Fast. It is a breath. Do not waste time on everyone else�...
I can say this. About 99% of the deaths that I attend at the hospital are marked by grief and…
I can say this. About 99% of the deaths that I attend at the hospital are marked by grief and honoring. But once in a while, I see a very obvious relief. The person who died was an abusive & mons...
I looked up “Christian Grief Coaching” because this is a thing.
I looked up “Christian Grief Coaching” because this is a thing. And good intentions or not, please be safe and cautious. Any type of training that has a tagline “Grief Stops, Joy Starts...
A reminder from the hospital that pain changes people. It does not excuse abusive behavior, but 99%…
A reminder from the hospital that pain changes people. It does not excuse abusive behavior, but 99% of the time I’ve seen how pain can turn the kindest person irritable, sullen, erratic, diseng...
Two years ago I almost started a podcast.
Two years ago I almost started a podcast. I went to therapy instead. Turns out it was a much better decision.
Two years ago I went to therapy & began taking antidepressants.
Two years ago I went to therapy & began taking antidepressants. Few things I wish I knew then: 1) It’s okay to shop for a therapist. 2) It’s okay to ask about adjusting meds. 3) Thera...
Hi, I dunno if this is something you’re interested in hea...blog because it does make a difference, at least it did for me
Thank you so much for your kind words. Really thank you. I’m not here on Tumblr as much since it’s become a very negative space (even worse than Facebook and Twitter, which I never would have...
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Hospital chaplain reflects on role as ‘grief catcher’ in viral posts about death and dying Hello friends. I am so happy to share that I was interviewed by the Today Show to talk about my h...
Just a reminder to be especially kind to all in the service industry. They were on the frontline…
Just a reminder to be especially kind to all in the service industry. They were on the frontline before the pandemic & they still are. Servers, grocery workers, delivery drivers, sanitation, pest...
As a Christian, when I do something kind, I’m not try...dquo;win them back” or “represent the real…
jspark3000 : > As a Christian, when I do something kind, I’m not trying to “win > them back” or “represent the real church” or “show them a > real Christia...
Not once did an atheist or liberal or leftist make me doubt my faith. Only two things ever did that:…
Not once did an atheist or liberal or leftist make me doubt my faith. Only two things ever did that: suffering and church folks. And a lot of that suffering came from church folks.
I’m thankful to those who let me ask questions, who kept my secrets, who stayed with me in silence,…
I’m thankful to those who let me ask questions, who kept my secrets, who stayed with me in silence, who led a life of steady verbs instead of loud nouns, who never competed or condemned, who ma...
A kind and gentle reminder.
A kind and gentle reminder. Your favorite author or activist or blogger is not your therapist, doctor, coach, or guide, and most likely not a journalist, scientist, researcher, or your friend. ...
9 times out of 10, I get really compassionate comments. So I’m lucky. But posts go viral & bring out…
9 times out of 10, I get really compassionate comments. So I’m lucky. But posts go viral & bring out the most original trolls (by original I mean they all sound like each other). 🤷🏻♂...
Sometimes grief feels far away, barely a ripple of the ocean in the distance. But other times, like…
Sometimes grief feels far away, barely a ripple of the ocean in the distance. But other times, like now, grief is close enough to squeeze my lungs and make it hard to breathe. Years can pass and ...
What many do not consider
What many do not consider is that whether *you* believe in someone else’s choice does not permit you authority over their autonomy and we need fuller options for healthcare, well-being, &...
As a Christian, when I do something kind, I’m not try...dquo;win them back” or “represent the real…
As a Christian, when I do something kind, I’m not trying to “win them back” or “represent the real church” or “show them a real Christian.” No agenda. That’s not kindness. I’m c...
As a Christian, one of my most frustrating concerns is that evangelical-informed legislation only…
As a Christian, one of my most frustrating concerns is that evangelical-informed legislation only punishes with penalties and prevent access. It almost never leads to more resources, options, edu...
For me, “Don’t meet your heroes” turned out to be a myth.
For me, “Don’t meet your heroes” turned out to be a myth. I’ve chatted with a few of my heroes now. Nearly all of them have been amazing. Maybe I got lucky. I can only say that the idea...
One of the most important things I’ve learned in the hospital:
One of the most important things I’ve learned in the hospital: If your theology doesn’t work for the suffering, it doesn’t work at all. If it doesn’t matter at the end, it doesn’t mat...