The Hidden Beauty of Tears

Discovering Joy and God’s Guiding Hand
BY TRAVIS CRAVER

The Hidden Beauty of Tears explores how tears – often hidden in our culture or seen as a sign of weakness – have curious healing qualities. Looking at how our tears can bring emotional balance or physical wellness, Craver goes further, wondering what God is doing with our tears.

Mercifully, not all our tears are rooted in sadness; in truth, we may cry even more when we laugh. Travis sees this as a natural outpouring because laughter and grief are cousins and God walks with us in both, especially through our tears. It turns out that the broken hearted have a special access point to the Father if they have faith to see. Take in your tears and bask in God’s presence.

TRAVIS CRAVER is the executive director of Mentoring Alliance, a nonprofit serving young people in Abilene through after-school programs, summer camps, and mentoring connections. He is also a Councilman for the City of Abilene and the former director of Spiritual Formation at Hardin-Simmons University.