Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy and Sorrow author_reju_deepak Author Interview

Author Interview

an alter ego first to Samuel and then to David

the impact of Isaiah on the church's language of worship and hymnology

which asks questions the Scriptures do not answer

and artistry so readers can more richly understand the unity

Laughter and Lament: The Radical Freedom of Joy and Sorrow author_reju_deepak Author InterviewWhat do we do with the sadness and the joy that living in a broken world brings to our lives? Most try to avoid the tears and focus on finding happiness, but does that really work? Denial might help to alleviate pain for the short run, but eventually lament must be faced and expressed. Learning to lament honestly to God is the surprising path to learning about real joy. When we experience or see tragedy, we expect tears, fear, and sometimes anger, and