A story about comfort, part four. For part one, see A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. For part two, see “That’s Not True.” For part three, see Mourn The Shame For part five, see Spirit of Life :: the following may contain triggers for survivors of sexual abuse :: ___________ __________________ I will give […]
Mourn The Shame – a story about comfort, part 3 (survivor songs #21)
A story about comfort, part three. For part one, see A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. For part two, see “That’s Not True.” ___________ :: the following may contain triggers for survivors of sexual abuse :: ___________ _________________ No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the storm-I will come to […]
Beatitudes, Revisited (survivor songs #20)
_______________ The poor in spirit receive the kingdom. The receivers of the kingdom, mourn. The mourners are comforted. The comforted become meek (vulnerable, gentle). The meek inherit the earth. The inheritors of earth hunger and thirst for righteousness. Those who hunger and thirst are satisfied. The satisfied become merciful (seeking to satisfy the needs of others). […]
“That’s Not True” – a story about comfort, part 2 (survivor songs #19)
A story about comfort, part two. For part one, see here: A Lie That Fell Like A Curse. __________________ Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:8,9 “If you ever […]
Worship In Tears: mourning chronic disease (survivor songs #18)
My philosophy on life for as long as I can remember has been to move forward. Work through the trials, learn from the mistakes, let go of the regrets, and walk forward to the next thing. I’m not a huge crier, and can count on one hand the times I would describe myself as […]
Healing Waters: Reflections on Postpartum Depression (survivor songs #17)
I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; At night I stretched out untiring hands And my soul refused to be comforted (Psalm 77:1) I don’t believe any woman is fully prepared to become a mother. Yes, we have […]
With Me In The Rain (survivor songs # 16)
With Me In The Rain by Ramone Romero “…I guess I have no other way to go Lead me on, then, through it all Be my comfort in the rain…” Read the the painting’s full poem here. About The Artist Ramone Romero believes that God is real, personal, and still speaks today – often through visions, […]
The Secret Grief of Miscarriage (survivor songs #15)
Today, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, my friend Holly spills oceans of courage as she shares words that remember her children Pearl and Valentine, words that remind us that grieving is healing. “…the moment I allowed myself to open up, be vulnerable, talk, and truly mourn over the lives of my precious little ones I […]
Matthew 6:25, A Poem (survivor songs #14)
Matthew 6:25 Listen, Beloved Let go of your desperation stop scrambling and flow-with-me I AM your food your drink your skin-and-bones I AM what-who-that-which gives you your substance-sustenance-EVERYTHING your next breath comes-from-me you.aren’t.in.control.of.anything! the birds know their lives are at-my-mercy and so they wake up singing for joy and fly free in the wind. wake-up-singing […]
The Lie That Fell Like A Curse (survivor songs # 13)
A story about comfort, part one. Comfort: I hear the word and I think thick, cheesy casseroles, warm sweaters, my husband’s arms. I think steaming chai on a rainy day in Oregon. I think conversation – companionship – with friends. But when I consider the concept of comfort, a completely different image comes to […]