A Mother Talks About Grief
Many people have suffered some sort of loss the last eighteen months. How do we come alongside those close to us who are experiencing deep grief?
You Need to Know About Grief Cycles
I wish someone had warned me about grief. Maybe no one knew, or perhaps I wouldn’t have heard. In case you ever need to know, here are two words to remember after you’ve lost a loved one—“three months.” The three-month anniversary of a loss feels like grief has...
When “No” Is the Best Answer to Prayer
I left my dear friend feeling the loss that was quickly approaching. Her body was shutting down. I wanted to hold her close, protect her, and fill her weak body with all the love and strength I could impart. Instead I held her hand and loved her the best I could. An...
Why I Know We’ll Be Happy in Heaven
Jesus says He’s gone to prepare a place for us (Jn. 14:2-3). Have you thought about what kind of place in heaven He’s preparing specifically for you? Much to my mother’s chagrin, when I was a girl, I loved blue jeans and climbing trees. I’d shimmy...
A Surprising Gift From an Untimely Death
I called my friend Nikki anticipating her lively voice and was shaken to hear sobbing. “Debbie, we just found out our son died.” I’d called in response to an earlier text. That was not why she’d texted me. But God had timed my call perfectly. Even though I couldn’t...
