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The Gift of Remembering
One thing that bereaved parents are afraid of is people forgetting their child. So, if/when someone mentions our children, it is one of the greatest gifts we can receive.
The King’s Horses and Men May Not Be Able, But The King of Kings Is
God uses our story as evidence of His masterful handiwork that’s carefully strengthening every fragile crack that profoundly shapes the lives we live moving forward.
Living in the Desert
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
A Season of Longing
The traditions of the season are all around us. For the griever, this can cause a sensory overload — the tastes, the smells, the sounds, the lights and even the different textures that we touch.
Longing for Peace
That is the peace I want to experience every day. It’s the kind of peace that is only found when I trust Jesus. It’s the kind of peace that doesn’t make sense in the middle of grief and suffering, but provides tranquility to my soul, a sense that I know God loves me and is in control — that He is carrying me and I don’t have to fear. It’s the peace that Jesus offers us.
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
The one true God, Creator of everything in existence, loves you fully. You are completely known by Him. And in that knowledge, we can rest. We can find comfort for our shattered hearts. We can trust. And that trust leads to peace.
Earthly and Heavenly Birthdays
Do you have children or other loved ones in Heaven? As you trust the Lord through the remainder of your earthly life, remember that you already know the end of the story. A glorious reunion awaits!
Legacy
What am I going to leave behind that others will remember, and will they find something of value as my eulogy is read? Or will it be the opposite? Would I be more likely to be remembered for the tragedies that befell me than for how I triumphed over them by the power of the Holy Spirit living and working in me?
Help Me Trust You
When grief comes now, I know to run to the One who will continue to pour out His love to me.
The Dreaded Question
The dreaded question seemed to be everywhere after Nathan died. “How many children do you have?”
A Month to Remember Bereaved Parents
As believers, we want to be a blessing to those around us who are hurting, whether they are experiencing child loss, other loss, or other painful situations. So what can we do to be more attuned to the needs of others?
Nathan Wait!
What if the times of waiting allow God to teach us something that we otherwise would miss? What if we drew nearer, listened more closely, and learned to trust more deeply while we waited?
We Are Not Alone
Who knows? One day you might be the one offering a hand to pull another wounded soul from the pit.
Holding Your Hand
When the storms of this earthly life continue to rage against us, and they will, let us keep our hands confidently placed in our Lord’s. We are safe. We are protected. We are His.
The Power of Presence
Because even if the storm doesn’t stop, His presence is our peace and source of true joy, His nearness is our healing, and His grace is the love that tethers us no matter the direction or duration of the storm.
Spring is Coming
If you don’t yet have a history to reflect on God’s provision, rely on the testimony of others around you, and of the powerful promises in His Word. As you trust Him, you’ll eventually see that He was holding you all along — caring for you, grieving with you, and strengthening you.
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
To open your heart is to give your own sorrow meaning. What greater reward could there be for our obedience?
Mother’s Day — Then and Now
I’ve been asked how long a grieving mother grieves, and the answer is, forever. The deep mourning ends, but there will always be times of grief — moments of deeply missing the precious child who has gone on ahead.