IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD? | The Word Made Fresh - Jeremiah 8:18-9:1

It is easy for faith communities to rush past any feelings of grief and loss, brushing aside any space for lament and filling it with something upbeat and happy. But when we do this we are rushing past an essential part of what it means to be human, to experience grief and loss and to make space for lament. In fact, over half of the Psalms have lament themes, meaning that the Hebrew hymn book prioritizes space for this essential aspect of our humanity. (Can the same be said for our Christian hymnals?) Join Rev. Jim Keat as he explores Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 and discovers it to be an invitation for us all to rediscover what it means to be human. - - Visit http://www.trcnyc.org for more digital ministry resources to fuel your work for love and justice. Download a bulletin: http://www.trcnyc.org/bulletins Make a donation: http://www.trcnyc.org/donate Follow us on Twitter:   / riversidenyc   Follow us on Instagram:   / riversidenyc   Follow us on Facebook:   / riversideny   Follow us on TikTok:   / riversidenyc   Listen to Be Still and Go: http://www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo Watch The Word Made Fresh: http://www.trcnyc.org/TheWordMadeFresh