Author Archives: Rachel Fisher

Uplink reflection, I realize just now powerful humility is, not because we must be willing to clean our loved-ones of their impurities (both physical and emotional, of course). More than anything, it’s the acknowledgment that these people still love and accept you despite your transgressions.

As is the case with all humor, there is truth in each statement under the guise of sarcasm. So why do I casually tarnish the most important holiday of our faith?

Weeping through most of the movements, I was faced with my own sin and how similar it feels to that of those who crucified Jesus. Just a casual Tuesday night, as it goes.

More than having something to say everyday, I’ve learned that I always have something upon which to reflect. One of my very favorite Bible verses is Roman 12:2, which states, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Committing to write each day in turn has committed me to witness God move through the world—my world—each day.

Participating in a 5K didn’t necessarily bring me closer to God, but it was a straightforward example of how easy it is to make a choice. Taking action is not just exciting, but holy.

Because integrity demands consistency across the board, thriving on whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable.

I think dedicating a day to rest is so admirable, a goal to which we should all strive. But seeking Sabbath in glimpses each day…now that’s holy. When we pause to absorb all that God’s doing around us, we are able to fulfill the most rewarding, basic component of relationship: gratitude.

There have been so many times I’ve wanted to end this commitment of writing every, single day, but I see the benefit of keeping up a discipline. Yes, my writing has had the chance to flourish and I’ve been able to take more risks, but more than anything, it’s proved to me that sticking with ventures that bring me closer to Christ are worth the investment.

Here’s where I’ve gotten it all wrong, though: these sins are not the act of backtracking one’s grief. That’s not how grief works. Sins are lying to oneself that feeling sad or upset is wrong. It denies the opportunity for those closest to us to love on us, to save us from our own sin of self-shame.

I want to curse and throw up and cry and just get a straightforward answer to, “How?” How is this possible, in this day and age? How can one human being commit such atrocities ​to another human being? And then I ask, “Why?”

Why does God allow this suffering?