Posts tagged “Grief”
God works for good
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”…
Punctuation matters
We’re not going to get into an argument about grammar, OK? But please understand that one person’s heart may swell at a well-placed whom…
Letting go
I’m never sure if it’s easier to “let go” quickly or over a long time. I’ve lost loved ones very unexpectedly. Other times the…
Mental health comes from facing reality
My wife knew something was wrong. I didn’t have piles of books lying everywhere. I wasn’t writing or creating. She could tell I was…
Our Life Preserver
On a recent trip, I found myself laughing at the “joys” of flying. First there were the lines that forced people to zigzag through…
Don’t sing songs to a heavy heart
Have you ever experienced a serious loss, setback, or disappointment and received cliché encouragement from friends or relatives? “It’s always darkest before the dawn.”…
Community is messy
I wish community was less messy. I wish we could join a church with no people problems, sign up for a small group without…
Take away the stone
Lazarus died. It seemed he died too young. Mary and Martha—sisters of Lazarus—were heartbroken. The entire community gathered around them and mourned with them….
Help! is a brave word
I recently met a young woman who just became a Christian. During our conversation, she told me of a book about a horse, a…
A time for sadness
It’s hard to know what to say in hard and tragic times, isn’t it? What do you say when a child is back in…
Empty!
An empty stomach gurgling during a silent prayer at church is embarrassing. Empty milk containers left in the refrigerator are quite annoying. My wife’s…
Ten ways to help people through pain
What do you do when a loved one is in pain? When a friend is grieving a miscarriage, a buddy just got dumped, or…