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HOW TO CARE FOR THE GRIEVING FATHER ON FATHER’S DAY

Dad: The Forgotten Griever As Father’s Day approaches, many churches will rightfully celebrate fathers for their love, strength, guidance, and …
Missing Dad on Father's Day: Blue tie on Blue background, note that says "When it's not a happy father's day"

THE CHALLENGE OF MISSING YOUR DAD ON FATHER’S DAY

Smiles and laughter are among the many faces we might see on Father’s Day. But there is another face we …
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HOPE FOR GRIEVING FATHERS: SURVIVING THE UNTHINKABLE AS A DAD

The death of a loved one is always hard. But the death of a child can cause far more intense …
Blue sky, wooden dominoes in a line, beginning to fall and knock each other over. Caption: Coping with cumulative grief for pastors

5 WAYS TO COPE WITH CUMULATIVE GRIEF FOR PASTORS

There is a particular kind of grief that is seldom named in ministry, yet quietly shapes the life of nearly …
Blue background with yellow flowers. When Mom is missing on Mother's day

WHEN MOM IS MISSING ON MOTHER’S DAY

As Mother’s Day approaches, sanctuaries fill with flowers, gratitude, and well-earned celebration. Yet sitting quietly among the congregation are those …
Grieving mother holding a photograph

HOPE & ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE HEART OF A GRIEVING MOTHER

It’s not right. It’s not fair. But mothers are not exempt from grief. There are far too many grieving mothers …
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ADOPTEE GRIEF ON MOTHER’S DAY: HEALING A BROKEN HEART

For many, especially those who were adopted, grief is complicated. Missing a mother can take many forms, especially for those …
Grieving the loss of a mother. A mother and daughter looking at each other

FINDING HOPE WHEN GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A MOTHER 

Losing your mom is usually devastating. The unique connection that exists between mothers and their children, no matter the age, …
Hope for the Grieving, Family on the beach at sunset with mom reaching towards shadows of family members who are no longer with her

HOPE FOR THE GRIEVING: WHEN YOUR WORLD IS SHATTERED

“For in this hope, we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for …