Restricted times a chance to focus on forming disciples

“There is so much we can’t do.” Countless times over the past couple of years I’ve heard phrases to this effect, voiced with frustration by longsuffering clergy.
A heightened sense of God’s presence through life’s pains

My life advice for anyone is simple, regardless of whether they are a person of faith. If you surround yourself with good people, you’ll get through the mixed bag life dishes up. Looking back on 2021, however, two other things stand out as this year’s lessons for me.