I showed up at a local prayer vigil after the news of Charlie Kirk’s death. I expected a gathering, but I was caught off guard when more than twenty-two thousand people filled the space. The loss was palpable. The sorrow was immense. Faces wet with tears, arms linked in silence, voices lifted in prayer—it was […]
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The Power of Listening: Lessons from My Own Grief
A few years ago, after Leeboy passed, I was deep in grief and wanted to tell people about my son. I wanted others to know about my loss. This is a deep yearning for everyone who has lost a loved one. It’s the inspiration and topic of many books, blogs, movies, podcasts, sermons, and small […]