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Celebrating birthday by the beach in Florida.
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Posted on March 7, 2017March 11, 2017 by JS ParkPosted in Life1 Comment

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I imagine that when Moses split the Red Sea, there were two groups of people. The first group was composed of victorious triumphant warriors saying, “In your face, Egyptians! This is our God!” They were pumping their fists and thrusting their spears. The second group was composed of doubtful, panicking screamers running full speed through whales and plankton. I’m a Screamer. I’m a cynic. I’m a critic. I’m Peter, who can make a good start off the boat, but falls in the water when my eyes wander. I do believe that God wants us to have a robust, vibrant, thriving relationship with Him. But as for me, I’ll be limping to the finish-line. I’m more of a Thomas than a Paul. I’m more Martha than Mary. I’m more David than Daniel. Yet the Warriors and Screamers all made it through. It’s not easy to have faith the size of a mustard seed. But Jesus promised that this would be enough to move mountains, and I’m learning to be okay with that. I’m learning to walk through the ocean a screaming step at a time. #typewritertherapy #doubt #faith #Jesus #typewriter #art #typography #encouragement #inspiration #lettering #motivation #church #spirituality #jesus #christianity #religion #grace #jspark #truth #christian #life #love #bible #youareloved

It’s okay to say “I don’t know.” If you don’t know, don’t make it up. Look it up. Otherwise you’re hurting people for the sake of preserving your ego, which doesn’t need help anyway. I’ve met too many pastors, clergy, and churchgoers who are not qualified to speak on mental health, but speak on it with total authority and no humility. It’s okay—better, really—to delegate. Know when you’re in over your head. Seek qualified people. Stay teachable. And what works for one won’t work for everyone. #preachingtomyself #typewritertherapy #mentalhealth #church #faith #religion #psychology #delegate #leaders #awareness #mentoring #coaching #ask #truth #learn #typography #lettering #jspark #humility #wisdom

They say, “Don’t cry.” But sometimes we must. It is often the only way to heal, through the river of all we have held inside. When I see patients cry in the hospital, many of them have this deep shame about it—especially men and boys. Some literally beat their chests trying to stop. It’s hard to watch. I weep with them and for them. We need the safety to weep freely in our pain, to weep for the safety that was taken. #typewritertherapy #grief #chaplain #trauma #hospital #mentalhealth #encouragement #faith #safety #pain #tragedy #healing #freedom #inspiration #jspark #grace #love #empathy #connection #solidarity [Art by @auniverseofexplodingstars]

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