
Grief Without Guilt: A Guide To Authentic Grieving - Lisa E Betz
When we’re facing the loss of a loved one, the last thing we need is guilt on top of everything. Here's help to navigate grief without guilt.
When we’re facing the loss of a loved one, the last thing we need is guilt on top of everything. Here's help to navigate grief without guilt.
August 30, 2023, was recognized as National Grief Awareness Day. In acknowledgment of the day, I did a post on social media to give attention for others to recognize the reality of what grief looks like. We don’t need to be told it’s National Grief Awareness Day; we know it every day. We sense the l
The end of life's journey holds the greatest wisdom. For in the waning moments of one's days, the true substance of life is revealed.
Dealing with loss as a Christian means we know there is life beyond the grave. Still, the Bible tells us there is a time to weep.
By Elizabeth Prata 76-year-old songster and ultimate hedonist Jimmy Buffett has passed away. No cause of death has been announced. Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back party vibe created adoring ‘Parrotheads’…
Welcome to Real Life . Like it or not, death is a part of real life. Theresa (Salva) Keeler September 8, 1957 - July 7, 2023 Theresa/Terre/T...
Grief is lonely. The tragedy of another school shooting on Valentines Day has our nation grieving. I cannot imagine the horror of this nightmare in the hearts and minds of so many parents, sibling…
During your lifetime, you will inevitably come across the sad reality of death. This could be the loss of someone you love, whether it's a family member, friend, or even news of a stranger you see on a screen. Dealing with death can make you feel very sad, especially when...
There's a danger in making a god out of your circumstances instead of letting God help you process them.
Since my husband died, I’ve been able to return to many places that we went together like restaurants, places we traveled, and homes of friends. However, one place I haven't been able to go back to is the last place we were together before his death: Costa Rica. My husband introduced me to this bea
By Elizabeth Prata Susannah Spurgeon and her husband Charles had a close relationship. When Charles passed away in 1892, she was left a widow in deep grief. They were married 36 years. Charles had …
Written by James Weldon Johnson, 1927Published in “God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse” The author melded ‘Negro’ literary heritage folk sermons and poetry t…
Grief is a journey we all have to take at some point. This comes in waves of sadness and emptiness that do not stop. It can shake us to our core, making us seek comfort and healing. When we cannot find the right words and the pain of loss feels...
Last week, I returned to a space where I frequently visited immediately after my husband died. It was a Pilates studio that I hadn’t been to in a few years. What I experienced when I entered the room was strange, yet familiar. This was a hallowed space; a place where I felt the
Is there something good in death? Death is an unwelcome guest and has no place in creation. This was the result of sin and disobedience.Though people say that our loved ones are in a better place now and there is no pain where they are, losing them is still unbearable....
How can you not remember the day you were married? It’s not possible. Kate Bowler says, “Grief is the long form of love.” June 20 was my 42nd anniversary. I chose to remember the day. Next to the birth of my two children, it was the most significant day in my life. As I considered the date in light
Learning in the process, some wounds fail to heal completely. Yet I can still find Joy in life as I embrace dancing with a limp.
Recently, I was with a woman who had lost her husband a few years ago. She was apologizing for some tears that she wiped away as she expressed some sweet thoughts about her husband. As I listened, I wondered if sometimes guilt tags along with our grief. Feeling bad about grieving seems dic
Hey, friend. Is your friend or loved one hurting and you want to learn how to comfort someone grieving the lo
Bible verses about sadness can be a source of comfort, hope, and encouragement if you’re feeling down or going through a challenging period. Sadness is one of the many human emotions addressed in the Bible, and it recognizes the reality of human suffering while guiding us to overcome it. Why do we feel sad? Sadness