The potential trials in life are numerous: job losses, cancer, addictions, grief, losses, tragic accidents, and divorces–to name a few. Suicide rates are at an all-time high; it ranks in the top ten causes of death in America. Research indicates 90% or more of all illness has roots in mental ...
Read More »The Unmistakable Power of Loneliness
Loneliness is quite possibly one of the worst feelings I experience these days. I’ve been a widow for almost 16 months and it wasn’t until probably the last 3-5 months that I realized loneliness had crept in, like a ninja stalking its enemy. I suppose before then I had been ...
Read More »Good Grief: Finding Life After Loss
I have been a widow for a year and ten days. My late husband’s death was very sudden so I didn’t have a chance to prepare. Not that you can ever prepare for something so earth-shattering as the death of a spouse. I’ve spent the last 375 days working through ...
Read More »Advice for Men–When She’s Crying
Women are emotional. I can say that because I am one. While I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve seen my dad cry, I’ve been known to cry over just about everything. From heart-felt commercials to heated disagreements, and from reality TV shows like Extreme Home ...
Read More »Have a Good Cry – It’s Healthy!
The shedding of tears is often thought of as a sign of weakness. But crying is not just for babies. In fact, tears are healing, healthy and highly recommended. God has provided at least three types of tears for us, each with its own purpose. One type of tears is ...
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