Shining The Light: The Saint and Suicide:
" Deck the halls with boughs of holly ... tis the season to be jolly..." I don't want to burst any bubbles or put a damper on anyone during Advent or Christmas; however, there is something on my heart about which I need to share. I have spent the last 7 years of my 47 plus years of serving the Lord seeking to help traumatized people connect with the hope of Jesus. I have always tried to do this, but once a Pastoral Counselor lives ministry outside the church walls, as I have done, the person cannot help but focus on trauma more intensively ... especially when working with those labeled as mentally ill. You all know Jesus. Or at least you know about this one who is "A man of sorrows acquainted with grief." And while this is the season for celebration, parties, happiness and joy, there is something going on that the Church of Jesus Christ needs to be aware of and be prepared for: Let me just put it right out there. I want to shin