When we lie awake in the quiet hours, when movement hurts, and strength feels distant, we find ourselves in what might be called God’s classroom. There, in the sacred stillness of our pain and suffering, when every other voice falls silent, His voice remains. If you listen, you can hear Him. Gentle. Loving. Faithful.
The pain in my knee grew worse by the week, and soon I could not walk without discomfort. I hobbled along delicately trying to avoid the aching pain. I know I have a meniscus tear in my right knee; I’ve had one in the other knee three years ago. When you visit the doctor, they …
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