September 2025 – Faithful Paradox
6 posts published by Kirsten Black during September 2025| Faithful Paradox
6 posts published by Kirsten Black during September 2025| Faithful Paradox
There were over 1,000 people in attendance at Ezra’s memorial service. Students, faculty, staff, medical providers, friends and strangers from Christian, Atheist, Buddhist, Mormon and Hindu backgrounds; all who heard the Gospel spoken that day. We have heard of people who have come to faith because of Ezra’s story. The truth is, however, as Ezra’s […]| Faithful Paradox
I am learning that surrender evolves with time and seasons. I have had points in my life in which I have believed that surrender was a one-time act. What I am learning, however, is that it is a repeated posture of the heart that must be practiced over and over and it evolves with time. […]| Faithful Paradox
Yesterday marked the finish of three years now without Ezra. The weekend was full of people caring for us, praying for us, and supporting us. It’s a gift to be a part of both a community and …| Faithful Paradox
Next Monday, September 29, will mark three years since Ezra left this earth. Grief is disorienting in that at times, three years feels like an eternity and in other ways, it seems as if we lost him a few weeks ago. I’m not sure my mind can comprehend quite yet that it will be three […]| Faithful Paradox
I am mom to four teenaged boys. Two have seen the Charlie Kirk shooting, two have not. As a mom, as a Christian, and as one who has a Masters in Counseling, the fact that 60% of children have watched real world acts of violence on social media is both concerning and alarming. As parents, […]| Faithful Paradox
The past two weeks have been wrought with one tragic event after another. School and mass shootings, stabbings, a political assassination, endless fighting among people, and on and on. Along with o…| Faithful Paradox
I recently read an article that essentially said that the human brain is capable of storing an unlimited amount of memories and experiences. The way the brain works, however, makes it so that we are unable to access all of these memories. In addition to the way things are remembered, when we experience a traumatic […]| Faithful Paradox
My boys went back to school last week. This time of year always brings a range of emotions. On the one hand, there is thankfulness for the fun, the rest, the work, the friends, and the family time …| Faithful Paradox
Our church hosts a monthly prayer night where we pray for healing for those in our body who are suffering. If I’m honest, I’ve found that attending is harder for me than I would have an…| Faithful Paradox
One of my sons had a birthday last week. I had a number of people over the weekend ask if he had a good day. If I’m honest, it’s a difficult question to answer. I think the hope and exp…| Faithful Paradox
Over the last several years I have been invited to share at various events to tell our story and train groups in walking with people who are suffering. Inevitably, after I share, there is always so…| Faithful Paradox
There are times I come across a passage in the Bible that sort of surprises me. Times when I wonder if I’ve ever noticed a particular verse before, even though I’ve read through the pas…| Faithful Paradox
Scripture tells us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). What does this mean for the person who is battling doubt? I have had seasons where this verse has…| Faithful Paradox
faithful [ feyth-fuhl ] - steady in allegiance or affection; loyal -- paradox. /ˈpær·əˌdɑks/ - a statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand| Faithful Paradox
In many ways before losing my son to cancer, I misunderstood grief. I believed that having a right theology of suffering, having a solid understanding of Scripture, and having hope in Jesus would s…| Faithful Paradox
