Tag Archives: grief

The Weight: Coping with COVID-19

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

“I’ve never seen anything like this” is a common refrain I’ve heard over this past week or so. In grocery store aisles, in phone conversations, on social media feeds, the disruption of our day-to-day lives has been the surprise of … Continue reading →

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On Exclusion and Love

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Brian Keith Wallen

Let me start by admitting that the world doesn’t need another opinion on what just happened at the United Methodist General Conference. With so many people hurting over this situation, it’s tough to know just what to say. I believe … Continue reading →

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Stop the Hate

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

From the Associated Press: “A man with the same name [as the shooter] posted on Gab before the shooting that “HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. … Continue reading →

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More Heart, Less Attack

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

It’s no secret that one of my favorite songwriters is Ryan Adams. He speaks to my soul in a way that few others can; when words fail, his music slips into the cracks to help fill the void. He is … Continue reading →

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