With Bron Tait

‘Our failures never outstrip his grace, our most haunted pockets of failure and regret are where his heart is drawn most unswervingly’

Dane Ortlund

Hello friends,

How good it is to have warm days! I’m exercising that bit more outdoors and challenging myself to try new things that care for my body and soul. I’m currently learning lots about audio editing and have put this to work for this post.

Some months ago I read a book called Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. I read slowly as there was lots to meditate on. I liked Dane’s words about Jesus relating to me in ways I hadn’t considered before;

‘When we sin the very heart of Christ is drawn out to us’

Dane Ortlund

Two Bronnies

This post I am talking with my good friend and pastor Bron Tait. She has a wealth of pastoral care and mental health experience. I’m so pleased to bring you the first of a two part conversation by the two Bronnie’s! We are talking about themes in the book as they relate to mental health, and speak from our own life experiences. Bron talks about being honest with our feelings and realising how compassionate Jesus is with us in our sins and failures. I so appreciate the truths and wisdom Bron shares. If you missed it, do listen to my audio post ‘My Story’ to hear the two of us talking about my recovery journey and how Bron helped me. I will post the second part of our Gentle and Lowly discussion in the coming days. Keep an eye out for it!

Kiko my cat jumped up to the table as soon as I had taken a photo of the book. I thought she deserved to make it into this post. I trust you enjoy this. I always appreciate feedback by comment or email me at bronnie@revivinghope.life

Ngā mihi nui,

Bronnie Tressler

Book details:
Gentle and Lowly, The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund. Crossway Publishers, Illinois, 2020.