When Jen a theme park employee saw Ralph collapse in tears on the ground she rushed to help Ralph a young boy with autism was sobbing because the ride he rsquo d waited all day to enjoy had broken down Instead of hurrying him to his feet or simply urging him to feel better Jen got down onto the ground with Ralph validating his feelings and allowing him the time to cry nbsp Jen rsquo s actions are a beautiful example of how we can come alongside those who are grieving or suffering The Bible tells of Job rsquo s [... more]

In April a suburban neighborhood in Victorville California became buried in tumbleweeds High winds pushed the rolling thistles into the development from the adjacent Mojave Desert where the plant grows At maturity the pesky weed can grow to up to six feet in height mdash a formidable size when it releases itself from its roots to ldquo tumble rdquo with the wind to scatter its seeds Tumbleweeds are what I picture when I read Jeremiah rsquo s description of a person ldquo whose heart turns away from the nbsp Lord rdquo Jeremiah He says that those who draw their strength [... more]