The bitter-sweet struggle (29 June)

Dear Friends,

We have an interesting opportunity to reflect on the lives of saints Peter and Paul this week. This is not an exercise I had not previously set myself. These were two flawed characters who became spiritual giants through the intervention of God in their lives. Of course we look to them as examples of dedicated living. However, I am not one to gloss over the challenges of living a God-centred life. In my sermon I will examine the paradox of pain and the hope of glory. I recommend the book titled Dancing To My Death by Daniel O’Leary, a sobering investigation of what he identifies as the bitter-sweet struggle of living with cancer and a deep love of and hope in God.

Wishing you grace and peace,

Linda