Taking Chances: A Tribute to One of My First Employers
Who knows the impact one person can have on another? The effect of our decisions can extend beyond ourselves and shape the lives of others for years to come.
Grief
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What does the Bible say about grief?
What does the Bible say about grief? God grieves throughout scripture. We are invited to grieve with God and express our grief to God. Grief is temporary. God is redeeming everything and sin and suffering are decreasing while His glory increases.
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When It Feels Like Too Much — grateful, yet grieving
I wrote another blog post but found with the current events, it didn’t seem appropriate. There’s a lot going on and it feels like too much. Two years of Covid and quarantine, our own personal stories of loss and grief, and now a war across the ocean that we can’t escape knowing about.&
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Out of the Blue — grateful, yet grieving
Last week while I was driving and waiting at the stoplight, I glanced in my rearview mirror. The driver of the car behind me was wearing a hat, glasses, and had a beard just like my husband. It was a trigger that took my brain on an unexpected ride out of the blue.&n
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FMF— Grief
This post was originaly published on November 11, 2020 and is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up ( Five Minute Friday link-up). Where I join up with a community of bloggers and writers wh…
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Does It Get Easier? — grateful, yet grieving
Days, weeks, and months have turned into 4 years since my husband suddenly died. At times it seems like it was a lifetime ago, and other days, it feels like it was last month. In the first weeks, I wasn’t sure I was going to make it. But I’m still here. Some
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Helpful Things to Say to Those Grieving or Suffering – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
It can be awkward to reach out to those who are deep in grief.
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The dance of grief and joy — My dad went home to Jesus
The dance of grief and joy. My dad went home to be with Jesus. The dance of joy and grief in my heart today. Do you know Jesus?
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A Grieving Daughter’s Words of Mercy and Forgiveness
Last week I watched a video of a young woman, Shelby Houston, speaking at her father’s memorial service. Her dad, Officer Richard Houston, was shot and killed on December 3 in Mesquite, Texas while responding to a domestic disturbance. This clip from her message is so wonderful, so beautiful, it took my breath away. This is … Continued
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Grieving Through the Holidays — grateful, yet grieving
Last week I was shopping where Christmas music was playing in the background. As I went around the store, the classic song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” was playing and I cringed as I listened to the lyrics. I wanted to shout out loud, “Wait, I don’t think so!” I h
