Not on the journey alone
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Nov, 2019
on walking and writing and walking and writing This is one of those lessons that I learn over and over again: you are not alone, nor should you be. I am aware that it speaks to something foundational for me, and perhaps for you. As for me, I’ve been walking and hiking more of late, […]
Post Tagged with We are ALL family
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Jun, 2018
Lectionary Readings: Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1, Mark 3:20-35 “We are family, I got all my sisters with me, We are family, Get up ev’rybody and sing.” OK. So Sister Sledge is not exactly the same as the gospel reading. But in this reading, Jesus is not exactly going with “traditional” family values either. […]
Category: spirituality and faith
Rooted in God
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Apr, 2018
In this letter from John, there is strong language to say that we do not understand God’s love for us if we do not love each other, if we do not enter into deep, lasting, loving, trying, changing, challenging relationships with each other.
Category: spirituality and faith
Raising up our Hurt
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Mar, 2018
The cure is that we must look at what hurt us in order to live.
Category: mental health, spirituality and faith
What you meant for evil . . .
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Aug, 2017
Genesis 50:20, “You meant to do me harm, but God meant it for good . . .” The story of Joseph is a favorite of children, with many elements to enjoy. The story has the family dynamics of a parent favoring one who is younger, not the oldest. This favor represents itself in an object: […]
Category: spirituality and faith
Turning the Other Cheek
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Feb, 2017
Matthew 5:38-48 “But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other one also.” So let me begin by saying that as a therapist, as a clinical social worker/pastoral counselor, I do not like this passage much at all. In my time as a social worker, I have worked with all sorts of […]
Category: spirituality and faith
Mental Illness in the Church
Posted by jasonhobbslcsw in Jan, 2017
[Note: This is the second in a three-part series of articles written several years ago for a local publication. The purpose was to do some education about mental health, especially for a church audience. I thought it might be good to revisit.] We bring food. We knit prayer shawls. We call or text or email […]
Category: mental health, spirituality and faith