Tag Archives: god

“And it was #night.”

“…the house was filled with the fragrance of the #oil.”

“‘The Master has #need of it.'”

“…that one man should #die instead of the people,…”

“Is it not written in your #law, ‘I said, ‘You are gods”‘❓

“Who do you #make yourself out to be❓”

“How can you say, ‘You will become #free’❓”

“‘When you #lift up the Son of Man,…'”

The author reflects on their son Daniel’s terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis while exploring their spiritual journey during Lent. They emphasize the instinctive love seen in nature and the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of God through faith, hope, and community, even amidst grief and uncertainty regarding Daniel’s prognosis.

Daniel, diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, has been given six to nine months to live. As his family processes this news, they find hope in prayer and nature, particularly the resilience of a Redbud tree. They embrace the Gospel’s message of mercy while grappling with grief and preparing for loss.