Do They Know What Grief Is?
I wrote this a few years ago. It is still true. When others hurt, I am not to compare levels of pain. I am to love others and comfort them with the same comfort I received for God. via Do they know what grief is?
Random Thoughts On Grief
Random thoughts for today as I am studying suffering in 1 Peter. In the short term, the death of our child outweighs everything else in our lives to the point we just don’t care about anything. I did not eat for days. I didn’t care about doing things like getting dressed, cleaning anything, or talking…
He Is Our Healer
We cannot ever expect others to do for us what only God can do. He is our comfort. He is our fortress. He is our healer. He is our redeemer. He is the one who cares for us. He is faithful and compassionate and merciful and abounding in love. When something happens and you are…
Go On Living
I Don’t Know the Names of the Florida Victims, But I Know One Name: Tyrone
Today a friend posted about the most recent school shooting in which at least seventeen people died. She closed her post by asking, “What are their names?” I don’t know their names. I can’t name a single victim in Florida. (Although I will read and learn about them later today.) I do know one name:…
Go To the Funeral
My thoughts today. As yet another family prepares to bury their son. GO TO THE FUNERAL! Yes, it’s hard. No, it’s not convenient. But think how hard it is for his parents! Your presence shows them they are loved. Even if you did not know their child, if you are invited…go. Show them you care.…
Dear Momma Who Has Lost a Child
You are not alone. Many of us also experienced loss. We want to walk beside you, love you, and pray with you. We will cry together and laugh together as we share stories of our children and our faith. We found hope in Christ with the help of an amazing ministry: While We’re Waiting.
Do NOT Listen to the Father of Lies
“He does not let go of those He has chosen. Even when we try to run from Him.” We must know the truth about eternal life. Read this article to learn what the Bible says: Do NOT listen to the father of lies
Changed
We are changed by the death of a family member or friend. Why do people expect us to be the same?
Every Good Gift Is from God
So many beautiful things in nature and all around us! The majestic trees and beautiful sunsets. Flowers, birds, lovely insects like dragonflies and butterflies and ladybugs. Yesterday as I sat pondering the past few weeks and missing not only my son by also my sweet mother-in-law who taught me to be a good wife and…
