Have you ever looked at something before you and thought it way too scary to face – that fight or flight kicked in and there was no way you were sticking around? How do we trust God in the hard times, the times where things literally seem like they will drown us? When I was…
Where is God in grief and when we face tragedy and loss? How can God allow such awful things to happen and such good people to die? These are questions I have wrestled with for years. Nothing can prepare our hearts for the grief that follows tragic loss. In fact, now, twelve years after experiencing…
Have you ever really needed encouragement in a time of suffering and had no idea where to look? Sometimes it’s hard to find direction and someone who understands exactly what you are going through. And while finding support in community is extremely important, there is great wisdom and encouragement that so many have poured out…
Have you ever been crippled by the fear and anxiety of losing loved ones?I’ve lost several loves ones over the course of my life. Some losses were harder than others, many filled with trauma or tragedy. Because of this, my family developed a sort of system to cope. No matter how you were feeling, you…
Coping with grief is a unique process for each and every one of us. I hope that you can find encouragement in these lessons.Ten years ago, this month was one of the hardest I’d been through. I lost several people I loved in just a short amount of time. Looking back, I can see that…
One of the biggest roadblocks to hope in hard times is the effect of your thoughts and words.So often, we pay little attention to our thoughts and the words that we speak. I know when I struggle, my thoughts become negative and unloving. And my words reflect the position of my heart.When we struggle and…
Trusting God is good when life is spiraling out of control is tough. I’ve struggled most in my faith when I’ve seen good people suffer and bad people prosper.Where is God in times of suffering? Why does God let bad things happen to good people? Everybody faces these questions at some point in their faith….
Have you ever been through a time where everything seemed to be falling apart? Maybe you’re going through a major transition that is shaking your world.Or maybe you’ve felt the weight of grief or despair.Why is it that when we go through times of suffering, God seems so far away? We are so inclined to…
How do we find hope in grief and heartbreaking times? There are times when an unexpected loss rips through your world and colors every moment of your days.We think that if only we could have gone back and said something or done something differently. If only we could have a few more minutes. The grief tears you apart…
