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.
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Grief
20 Stories
Lisa E. Betz
Pam Luschei
National Grief Awareness Day — Grateful, yet Grieving
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
3 min readDonna Bucher
The Substance of Life
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.
5 min readGreg Laurie
Dealing With Loss as a Christian
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.
3 min readElizabeth Prata
Jimmy Buffett has died: ‘A good life all the way’
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’…
5 min readPeggi Tustan
In Loving Memory of My Sister!
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...
8 min readVickie Munton
Broken Hearts: You Are Not Alone
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…
1 min readHannah Britanico
Finding comfort in scriptures: How to face the death of a loved one
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...
7 min readRandy Alcorn
Don’t Let Grief and Pain Become Your Idol—Let Them Point You to Jesus - Blog - Eternal Perspective Ministries
There's a danger in making a god out of your circumstances instead of letting God help you process them.
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Sacred Memories — Grateful, yet Grieving
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
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So much grief and loss…But God!
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 …
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Go Down Death – A Funeral Sermon
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…
3 min readVia Valenzuela
30 healing quotes for grieving hearts
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...
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Growing Around Our Grief — Grateful, yet Grieving
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
2 min readJepryll Torremoro
Why celebrate a death anniversary?
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....
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Anniversary Reflection — Grateful, yet Grieving
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
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Dancing with a Limp
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.
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Grace, Guilt, and Grief — Grateful, yet Grieving
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
2 min readHolly Guy
How to Comfort Someone Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
Hey, friend. Is your friend or loved one hurting and you want to learn how to comfort someone grieving the lo
9 min readKathleen Orenza
Best Bible verses about sadness
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
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