Invitation to Tears Read-Along #2

See Read-Along #1

Hello Everyone!

I’m delighted that you asked such meaty questions over just the Preface and Introduction reading last week. I was able to consolidate your questions into four themes. You can listen to the 20 minute podcast here.

One of you mentioned how much you liked this line from paragraph 2 of the Introduction to Invitation to Tears, “Jesus of Nazareth never shamed the downcast into cheering up ; he neither rushed through nor avoided tears.” These are good starting words to begin our time to grieve together.

This week, we will be reading Chapter 1 “And So It Begins”.  For those of you just joining us, feel free to jump in. Podcasts will be available until September 30, 2014. Purchase Invitation to Tears here or email us for a copy. Share your favorite quotes and questions below.

A few additional links I mention in the podcast:

Does Pain Make Your Stronger? – four minute video
Gnosticism
“Darkened counsel” quote is from Job 38:2
God’s compassion for the broken hearted can be found in Psalm 51:17
Jesus condemning the religious leaders for laying heavy burdens on others comes from Luke 11:46
Grief support groups by state.
Ask Live mentoring one-on-one
The Topography of Tears by Rose-Lynn Fisher

The next podcast is on how grieve begins (Chapter 1). I will answer questions from the comments below. Or you can send confidential questions to mail(at)soulation(dot)org. You must have your questions submitted by 1pm MT Friday afternoon.

Here is the iTunes link if you want to subscribe to the podcast.

If you’re reading via email, click here to listen to the podcast.

As we begin the chapters, the checkpoints will give you music, movies, and exercises to enjoy. Free to share if you watched the movie, listened to the song.

We want to hear from you!

See Read-Along #1