There’s a church near where we live that has local artists depict the story of Jesus’ crucifixion using the stations of the cross. As I walked through in silent reflection last week, one piece along with the corresponding scripture stuck out to me about what Jesus didn’t do.
People often struggle with two core relational fears: being loved but not truly known or being known but not truly loved.
I have a very good friend whose mother is in her final days, battling terminal cancer. Many of you have known this pain or walked alongside someone who has.
Last Wednesday afternoon I started one of my therapy sessions hoping to help a couple with their problems, but instead they ended up helping me far more—by getting me to the hospital.
How many times have you heard someone reflect on a painful or difficult childhood experience and then given one of the following responses: “But that experience made me who I am today.” “Anyway, I’ve forgiven my parents for what they did,” or “It happened. I can’t change it, so I’ve moved on.”
We’re continuing to confront some difficult topics. This week, I want to answer a question that so many people struggle with alone: How does a relationship heal after betrayal?