Louisa Macourt
- Apr 10, 2020
- 7 min
An invitation to lament this Good Friday
The first good Friday did not appear by any means good to those who were following Jesus. Their world was being turned upside down. The disciples, the 12 and the women who followed Jesus lost their sense of normality and purpose. Jesus was hanging on a cross about to die. They were filled with anguish that their messiah hung on a tree. When he died, they lost all sense of hope and mourned what they thought God was doing. It seemed like evil had won and that darkness had o
Elise Heerde
- Apr 4, 2020
- 4 min
A divine invitation to the wilderness
Words that only a few short months ago meant nothing to us now send shivers down our spines. Words like self-isolation, social distancing and lockdown. These words have changed the way we live, and while I am an introvert, they have even left me feeling a little claustrophobic! In a world where so many people are already struggling with loneliness and isolation, they are now feeling more disconnected than ever. Loneliness is an emotional response to isolation and it’s complet
Gillian Porter
- Apr 4, 2020
- 3 min
Fear in the time of Corona
It’s very easy to be afraid right now. Afraid of the coronavirus infecting us or our family Afraid of our hospitals becoming overwhelmed with extremely sick people Afraid of loosing our jobs or income Afraid of spending too much time alone Afraid of running out of food or toilet paper Afraid of loosing control of our lives In fact, these fears are not irrational. They are very rational. Right now, we are acutely aware that we are not in control. There is a pandemic virus whic
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