Babies are precious. They truly are gifts from God; for who else could give such priceless gift without asking for anything in return? Still, more often than desired, the cold hands of miscarriage snatch God’s bundle of joys right from the tummies of unsuspecting mothers—before they even get the chance ...
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 »Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part II)
Interacting with the grieving may seem like a simple task, but often it’s like walking on thin ice. In Sunday’s article, Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part I), we looked at several “Don’ts” to avoid when dealing with the bereaved. The aim wasn’t to scare you into being ...
Read More »Best Tips for Interacting with the Bereaved (Part l)
Losing a loved one is probably listed amongst the top three most painful events in a person’s life. The bereaved are usually in a sad and dark place, where it seems the light of “the-right-words” cannot enter. Interacting with friends, coworkers, or even family members after they’ve lost someone close, ...
Read More »Help, My Child Says, “They Are Gay!”
As a Christian parent, hearing those words from your child, “I’m gay,” can be devastating. It can feel like a tsunami, a tornado, and a category 5 hurricane hitting you all at once. Your mind begins swirling around thinking, “Where did I go wrong, did I not raise them ...
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