by Charleen Burghardt “Mom, they are going to come to get me,” he said. “Who is coming to get you?” “The people on the computer.” “Do they know where you live?” She asked and then explained that people couldn’t come get him unless they had a physical address. This mother knew her son was experiencing… Continue reading Mental Illness-One in Five
Category: prayer
Myth and Truth about Trust
by Charleen Burghardt We often think that if we could trust God more, we would not worry. So, we are hard on ourselves for not having more faith. If only we had more confidence in God. Unfortunately, we ask questions without finding answers when life hits us with disappointments, unexpected circumstances, or loss. We say… Continue reading Myth and Truth about Trust
A Prayer for Today
begin your morning with a prayer.
A View Beyond the Veil
“I see things other people don’t see,” the young woman said softly as I looked into her moist brown eyes. I wondered what she meant, but nothing prepared me for what she said next. Prior to training as a chaplain, I stayed home with my young children, busy doing routine tasks such as carpooling, assisting… Continue reading A View Beyond the Veil
Waiting Changes Us
I find it difficult to wait for something I want. Perhaps you can relate. Waiting is hard and even arduous. We wait to finish high school or wait to graduate from college or wait to get a house of your own or wait for that perfect job. As we wait, it appears to be no… Continue reading Waiting Changes Us