On an August morning, rain started lightly coming down as I was sitting on our patio. Yet I didn’t feel a drop on me due to the towering oaks and maples that canopy our backyard. I thought about how God protects his children in storms […]
Christian Grief Resources for the Holidays
Merry and bright celebrations typically mark the holiday season, but for grieving hearts, this time of year often amplifies feelings of loss and sorrow. From books to podcasts and playlists, find resources for both the grievers and the comforters. […]
Learning the Language of Shared Grief and Lament
I chuckled when I saw the lone “late bloomer” on our azalea bushes. All the others had their season in the sun blooming bright pinks and purples, but now most were brown crusty blobs ready to drop to the ground. I’m a late bloomer, too, when it comes to learning the language of lament and grieving well with others. […]
Suffering and the Self-Exalting Sinner
At times, I’ve allowed my pain to become my idol. My will was a life with no more detours and no more pain. God’s will was to take me to a place of utter emptiness, a channel to dredge out dreams of ease and replace them with a deep-rooted faith in a good Father. […]
