Most of us who have been through a divorce have experienced loss. My upcoming memoir, God, the Devil, and Divorce , includes a chapter about saying goodbye to the beautiful home my husband and I...
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...
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...
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 …
Hello World, On Sunday, Rickey Smiley, a popular comedian and host of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, announced the death of his oldest son, 32-year-old Brandon Smiley, who was also a comedian. Rickey brings so much joy to so many people so it is even more heartbreaking that he and his family have to grapple […]
This year has been a year of loss. In God’s economy, loss is so often gain if we are ready […]
I shared what God has been teaching me about loss and grief since Nanci went to be with Jesus March 28.
Our loved ones in Heaven don’t stop caring about their family and friends just because they’re now in the presence of Jesus.
We long not only for consolation, but for restoration and the fulfillment of our deepest desires.
This past week I took a walk around a lake near my home. The music I was listening to put me in my own world. However, a quick glance to my left and I stepped on an emotional landmine. There was a couple around my age walking and holding hands. I did more than notice. It started with some
The shared experience of loss is powerful. We each have our own unique grief journey; however, we are not alone. Authors, Patrick O’Malley and Tim Madigan from their book, “Getting Grief Right”, offer this: “Support groups offer a beautiful balance between the uniqueness of the individual’s grief na
Paul was among the inner circles of the Pharisees, so he knew first hand their mindset, power and of the harm that they were able to inflict on others. Nevertheless, he saw the need to reach lost souls as more important than his own life.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7— NIV There’s an old hymn titled; It Is Well With…
What does it mean to really let go of our ideals? Are you grieving the ideal life that you hoped to have, but don’t? Do dreams of “happily ever after” keep us stuck wishing and hoping that our lives were different than they are? How can we let go of our ideal life in order to full …
I sat on the floor playing a card game with my young son. It was shaping up to be one of the best summers ever. Steven was savoring every minute of the long hot days, our Golden Retriever, Ginger, had delivered seven adorable puppies, and after years of negative pregnancy tests and doctor visits, I had a new life growing in my womb.
He told a friend of mine I’d be “OK.” That depends on your definition of “OK.”
By Greg Laurie – When life is bad, God is still good. With hard times and tragedy, one of the things that we struggle with is doubt.
The first thing we think of when hearing something so horrible is: why did God let this happen? Instead, we should be asking: what do I do? The answer is to turn to God with your pain. Pastor Greg Laurie explains.