Radical Acceptance

One of the most difficult challenges of being human is to come to terms with our limitations in a culture which says anything is possible. Kate Bowler, author and professor, says, “It’s hard to give up on the feeling that the life you really want is just out of reach. A beach body by summer. A trip to Disney around the corner. A promotion on the horizon. Everyone wants to believe they are headed toward good, better, best. But what happens when the life you hope for is put on hold?…” This is the common experience of being human.

Join us through the month of January as we explore the ancient posture of Radical Acceptance: the notion that human suffering comes not directly from pain and circumstances which happen to us, but from one’s attachment to the pain. Together, we will explore the scriptures for wisdom in navigating our lives to find greater purpose, contentment, and surprising joy.

Beginning With You
January 9, 2022
Rev. Katie McKay Simpson