Christie Hoos
Christie Hoos and her husband, Glen, live in Aldergrove, BC with their daughters Lydia, Chloe and Rebecca. They are on full-time staff with FamilyLife Canada (www.familylifecanada.com).
But I Don’t Have the Gift of Evangelism…
When I encounter the word “evangelism,” my reaction could best be described as a mild panic. I’m sure it is no coincidence that this is exactly how I am feeling right now as I sit down to write this article. What on earth am I thinking? Of all the women in all the world, I [...] Read More >
Crisis Intimacy
A prevailing myth in our society says that during times of extreme crisis, many (if not most) marriages falter and fail. Certainly it was something we were told time and time again when we faced our own tragedies. Grief counsellors and social workers cautioned us about this danger after the stillbirths of both our sons [...] Read More >
How Can I Have Faith After Losing My Son? I was angry at God
I have never been a big fan of the “paste a smile on and pretend it’s okay” club. In my case it was months after my son, Noah’s, death that I began to feel angry. I had to return to work and the crushing unfairness of it all began to sink in. I used to [...] Read More >
The Gift of Giving
I never did believe in Santa Claus. My parents rejected the materialism that is so often peddled in the name of Christmas and kept the holiday pretty low key. I’ve always been grateful for this lesson, and rather cynical about those wild eyed Christmas fanatics running amok in the malls. Since the thought of receiving [...] Read More >
Unthinkable Loss: Miscarriage and Stillbirth
“We can’t find a heartbeat. I’m sorry, your baby is gone.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – there obviously had been some crazy mistake. At first I thought they must be in the wrong room. I felt sorry for that poor woman next door – I wouldn’t want to be in her shoes [...] Read More >
Unthinkable Loss: Miscarriage and Stillbirth
“We can’t find a heartbeat. I’m sorry, your baby is gone.” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – there obviously had been some crazy mistake. At first I thought they must be in the wrong room. I felt sorry for that poor woman next door – I wouldn’t want to be in her shoes [...] Read More >