It’s not right. It’s not fair. But mothers are not exempt from grief. There are far too many grieving mothers in the world, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge that. Maybe you are a grieving mother, or maybe you’re close to a mom who is. The loss of your child, no matter their age, feels so heavy, … Read More
“For in this hope, we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”— Romans 8:24–25 NIV When grief enters our lives, it often steals our ability to look beyond the moment we are … Read More
When a husband or wife becomes a widow or widower, they often walk through months—sometimes years—of deep grief after the death of a spouse. Loneliness, shock, and heartache can feel overwhelming. Along with the question, “What do I do now?” comes the deeper one: “Who am I now?” Many grievers lose shared friendships, routines, and a sense of belonging. Hope … Read More
Here’s the challenging truth: God never promised that we would not die in this world. In fact, Scripture teaches the opposite. This earthly life is temporary — eternal life is the promise that follows. Life on this earth is not guaranteed to last forever. This is a hard subject, but one worth exploring, so let’s dive in. 10+ Important Bible … Read More
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” —I Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) The … Read More
When one’s life implodes due to tragedy or unexpected loss, it’s normal to wonder why. To think about what could have been, if different choices had been made? And that wondering often turns to questions for God, because God knew this was going to happen, and didn’t prevent it. That’s a hard place to find yourself. Especially if you’ve been … Read More
Grief is pain beyond comprehension for those who have not yet felt it. It can feel hopeless, and it is a sobering realization that you will never see the one you love in your earthly life again. Grieving a suicide is a uniquely complex form of grief. There are a lot of emotions and a lot of complexity that you … Read More
If you’ve ever made the journey through a season of grief, you know it’s a difficult and life-changing experience. There are so many emotions tying you up in knots when you experience loss. Plus, there’s a new list of things that need your attention. And everything feels different. Grief is a process that is a lot to cope with on … Read More
