We’ve reached the final week of this series, and I really can’t believe it. I’m starting to mourn the month being over! The past few posts have been a little intense and I’m very, very thankful you’re hanging with me. Here’s what the week ahead will hold: 6 guest posters are lined up and their posts will be interspersed with […]
At Peace (survivor songs #24)
At Peace by Ramone Romero Note by Harmony: this painting came to mind again and again as I wrote Spirit of Life. It perfectly depicts to me what Jesus has done for my heart. Ramone had a different inspiration when he painted the piece. About The Artist Ramone Romero believes that God is real, personal, and still speaks […]
Spirit of Life – a story about comfort, concluded (survivor songs #23)
This is the final part to a story about comfort. Start at the beginning here. :: the following contains triggering words for survivors of sexual abuse :: _________________ And Jehovah Elohim formed Man, dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and Man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7 _________________ On […]
These Were Ashes, This Was Mourning – a story of comfort part 4 (survivor songs #22)
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oh God, You Have Betrayed Us (survivor songs #12)
Another look at vulnerability. Why? Why do we shy away from our own mourning and back off from the mourning of others? Why does vulnerability make us squirm, make us want to flee? Why does it feel so unsafe? Vulnerability does feel unsafe. What semblance of strength does it have to hide behind? Something wounded in us says, “vulnerability caused […]
Creator Hears (survivor songs #10)
Creator Hears by Ramone Romero Prayers Breaths Sighs Cries Tears Prayers of thanks Breaths of spirit Sighs of longing Cries for help Tears of lament Creator hears Creator receives Creator knows Creator feels Creator weeps His hands hold the prayers His Spirit hears our spirit His wounds know the pain His heart feels […]