The Light at the End of the Grief Tunnel
During the first session of a new grief support group, the leader asked us to hold our index fingers out in front of us so we could see our fingerprints. He was emphasizing the fact that, just as every...
View ArticleWhen Tears Become an Act of Worship
Sunday is a day of rest for many, but for me, it’s also become a day that often includes a few tears. It began during the Covid-19 shutdown in the spring of 2020, during the weeks when we watched...
View ArticleWe Plan, but God Directs Our Steps
During my parents’ months together in the nursing home, I kept the paperwork for managing all their affairs in two accordion files, which I stored in my kitchen desk. Never in my wildest dreams did I...
View ArticleFinding Hope Amid the Hard
I was singing in church with my family last Sunday. An older couple came in and took seats several rows ahead of us. A few moments later, a younger couple walked down to the same row. The younger woman...
View ArticleWill We Cry Tears of Joy in Heaven?
When I think of seeing my dad in heaven, I imagine a joyful reunion with much laughter. I imagine he may have a new joke or two, or perhaps want to show me some really fascinating aspects of heaven...
View ArticleWhen Grief Invades the Holidays, the Hope of Heaven Holds Us Fast
Inside: Comfort and encouragement for those who have lost a loved one in recent years and struggle with grief at Christmas. Four years ago, keeping Christmas saved me. In 2018, I spent many December...
View ArticleGrief or Disappointment? Why it Helps to Know the Difference
Inside: There’s an important difference between grief and disappointment, and here’s why it matters. On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. The last time...
View ArticleAs Grief Softens, This Familiar Truth Brings Greater Comfort
Inside: Over time, the truth that our loved ones are with Jesus can sink more deeply into our hearts and bring fresh comfort, even during seasons of greater grief and remembrance. ~ It’s been almost...
View ArticleHow Stirring the Pot Helps Us Grieve Well
Inside: A helpful metaphor that shows how important it is to speak our grief—to sort through our memories and feelings out loud in the presence of compassionate listeners. ~ The week after Christmas,...
View ArticleA Comforting Resource for People Who Have Lost Parents
Inside: The loss of an elderly parent is a profound experience, but it doesn’t get much attention in books or online. Written in the months before and after my parents died, this newly assembled...
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