Dear friends,
Today is my 42nd birthday. This essay is longer and more personal than usual. Writing it has been a gift for me. I hope it also arrives as a gift for you.
I invite you to read it straight through or spend time in sections that seem most relevant to you. Thank you for sharing the journey of life.
Yours with gratitude,
Andrew
Synchronicity:
Divine Presence in Human Experience
Last year, my birthday was unlike any other in my life. It was my first since my dad died.
Today, a year later, his death still “hurts so good,” as dad would playfully say in painful situations. I think of him daily and am still surprised by the unpredictable waves of grief that wash over me.
Since his death, my attention has been expanding to God’s mysterious presence in my experience, especially in everyday life and deep grief. Jesus promised, “I am with you always.” Paul wrote, “Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.”.. Read More