How Do I Say Good-Bye?
Pastor Glenn’s sermon on the death of his wife is one of the most beautiful meditations on grief I have ever seen.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will... >Read More
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Bible,
Brenda Miller,
death,
Devotional,
God,
grief,
loss,
Women
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Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
'Tis the season to be … gloomy?
Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re not alone. Amid cheery songs, festive parties, gifts and good wishes, many lonely people are crying or dying on the inside. Maybe you’re one of them. I was.
During a horrible year, my wife of 20 years divorced me, my employer of 25 years fired...... >Read More
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becoming a christian,
challenges & conflict,
Christmas,
Christmas blues,
depression,
divorce,
faith & spirituality,
God,
grief,
hardship & suffering,
holiday,
loneliness,
lonely,
Rusty Wright,
Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Hope for Adult Children of Divorce
According to a recent report from the Family Research Council, 55 percent of teenagers live in families where their biological parents have rejected one another. Of the 12.8 million teenagers ages 15-17 in the U.S. in 2008, 7 million were living with one birth parent only, with a birth parent and a stepparent, with two cohabiting parents, or with...... >Read More
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child of divorce,
children,
divorce,
families,
grief,
guilt,
parents,
relationships,
separation,
sex and love,
teenagers
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Not Forsaken
Are you feeling overwhelmed by guilt? This is a safe place,talk to us.
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and He will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday” (Psalm 37:5-6).
When we read about all the injustice in the world, it can get to the point that... >Read More
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Civil War,
Egypt,
exile,
fame,
forsaken,
grief,
hebrews,
Holocaust,
injustice,
Julie Cosgrove,
Psalmist,
Roman Empire,
slaves,
victim,
violence
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Back to the Nest
Learn more about the Fruit of the Spirit with our life lesson on Galatians
"In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain" (Psalms 11:1).
A tame "caged" bird, such as a parrot, needs a lot of love and attention. In our home, Bubba, is a source of entertainment... >Read More
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Christ,
forgiveness,
fruit of the spirit,
grief,
guilt,
Jesus,
Judith Junk,
parrot,
play station,
Refuge,
the Bread of Life
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Are You There?
Do you struggle with the darkness of depression and find yourself without hope? We are here. Talk to us.
“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1)
On a whim, I stopped at a fast food restaurant to get a cold drink while dashing about with my to-do list... >Read More
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anger,
David,
depression,
despair,
disturbing news,
doubts,
drive-through,
email,
fast food,
grief,
Julie Cosgrove,
restaurant,
trouble
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Feeling Grief
Grieving is a unique experience. It’s a process that is as individual as the people it affects. Oh yes, there are predictable stages … but the experience of loosing someone dear to you is truly a very personal journey.
Recently I said goodbye to my dear Dad. It’s hard to believe it was only a couple of months ago. I’ve processed... >Read More
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Culture,
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Family,
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hardship & suffering,
healthy marriage,
LIFE,
loss,
parent,
priorities,
spirituality
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Single Mom Survival Kit 6: Good Grief
Grieving is caused by a loss of someone or something you loved.... >more
Wildflowers from Winter: My Story
I love stories of hope and redemption, stories that grab you and... >more
What Do You Fear?
