LOVE Wins!

                                                                      image from: Bonhams 

I attended a very moving Maundy Thursday service tonight at Real Life, UMC. On the way there I answered a text message from my 81-year old mother who like my father whom I talked to earlier in day by phone wasn't familiar with the term "Maundy Thursday". Thus came the inspiration to write once again on this very neglected blog. You see, this was just another little tidbit in a series of events that has left me feeling off balance this week. Don't get me wrong. I was raised in a Protestant Evangelical church (You can check it out here. They're walking their talk for sure, doing great things in the community). As a kid I was in church every time the doors were open (whether I wanted to be or not). None of this is really new, rather I seem to be looking at life through a new lens, one that isn't quite as clear as I'd like it to be. So where does this leave me now? Pondering, contemplating, and back to where I've been all week--uncomfortable. I guess for this season of my life that's exactly where I need to be (once again whether I want to be or not). I do know one thing for sure. All this continues to bring me back to the conclusion that no matter what "love" wins. This week for Christians round the world testifies to that overwhelming, steadfast Love. So in the meantime, I'm going to hang on tight, remain fully present, and be willing to go to where this uncomfortable journey takes me. That mixed with a good dose of faith and some good breath work (thanks to Ken and Renee Kizer) is a pretty good place to be.

With lots of love,
~Cheryl