grief
Caregiving During the Holidays: It’s Hard, but You’ll Be Okay
Minutes after our daughter was diagnosed with cancer, we had to walk through the hospital to the children’s ER. My husband carried our four year old and a nurse took my hand. I remember her telling me that I was…
Parenting After a Trauma: Three Helpful Tools
The end of the story promises that we will be sheltered by the presence of God. No longer will we need to try and be the shelter for our children, grandchildren, loved ones or friends. God himself will protect us.…
If It’s Not Okay, Then This is Not the End
Grandpa had dementia for awhile. Slowly his brain began to let him down. He could have an in-depth conversation about his stock portfolio, but couldn’t tell you how to make a sandwich. He could retell in detail the birth stories…
Suffering and Friendship: True Rejoicing in the Lord
Based on Philippians 4 Has anyone ever dismissed your pain by simply telling you to rejoice in the Lord? I have seen Christians use this phrase in so many hurtful ways, and I was so encouraged to read these well…
