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Spirit and Trauma: A Theology of Remaining

Remember, Presbyterians: God can bear our pain and anger

Posted April 26th, 2023

As I write, there are reports of yet another school shooting. The refrain “I never thought this would happen here” has become a mantra on the evening news. The circle of those experiencing trauma — or knowing someone who has — widens daily. In her book “Spirit and Trauma: A Theology of Remaining,” Dr. Shelly Rambo recalls standing in the backyard of Julius Lee, a retired member of the United States Air Force. It was after Hurricane Katrina and all that was left of his house were remnants of a washed-out foundation. As they stood there, Lee said, “The storm is gone, but the ‘after the storm’ is always here.”

Remember, Presbyterians: God can bear our pain and anger

Posted March 22nd, 2023

Whether the trauma was caused by a human being or nature, what kind of faith do we need for “after the storm?”