The Resilient Disciple: A Lenten Journey from Adversity to Maturity Author Westenberg Katie But as the drought tightens

But as the drought tightens its grip

driving unhealthy behaviors

become more patient

It's not always easy

The Resilient Disciple: A Lenten Journey from Adversity to Maturity Author Westenberg Katie But as the drought tightensThe art of kintsugi (repairing with gold) not only restores cracked objects but makes them even more beautiful than before. Alone on an 8 day retreat in the Egyptian desert, Justine Allain Chapman experienced first hand the physical, spiritual and mental struggle many have endured before her. Our own desert experience may involve attending to challenges that come upon us suddenly such as an illness or bereavement or to difficult relationships or