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Standing on the Promises
Through this grief journey I have discovered that the promises of God never fail, never change, and never disappoint. Everything He promises happens just like He says.
National Nonprofit Day — Who Knew?
Since you are reading the Our Hearts Are Home blog, you are likely fairly aware of what we do, but it seemed appropriate to share our mission and goals on this day.
The Lingering Emptiness
Run to Jesus with your emptiness. He will come sit in that lonesome place with you. Do it again and again and again.
Who Needs Lament?
Who needs lament? Not just bereaved parents but EVERY BELIEVER! All of us face hardship, pain, and suffering because we live in a broken world. When Jesus returns or we go to Heaven, we won’t face these things anymore, but for now, we all do. Understanding the beautiful gift of lament can be life-changing and life-giving.
Peace Amid Grief
Peace doesn’t cure my grief and trauma. It mingles amongst them, working to stabilize every corner of my soul, one nook and cranny at a time.
Only Jesus
Whether He provides healing while we are still on earth or carries us through suffering and we are healed in Heaven, He loves us. He is with us. He will never leave us.
Reflecting God’s Glory in a Season of Darkness
There will be a day when, with new bodies and new minds, we will behold God’s glory in all of its splendor, majesty, and fullness. Until then, we can allow it to shine through the cracks of our broken hearts, reflecting the hope we have in the Light of the World.
International Bereaved Mother’s Day
Why is this day important? That likely stands without a need for explanation. Having a day ahead of time to remember our children who no longer reside on earth acknowledges the importance of their lives, and acknowledges the pain of missing them.
“What! You too?”
CS Lewis wrote, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’”
Lessons On Prayer: Talking to God When Your Heart Is Broken
God’s answer isn’t always deliverance from our suffering. Sometimes His grace shifts to sustaining us through our suffering instead. I will not experience deliverance from my grief until I’m in Heaven enjoying a tear-free existence with Jesus and Dalton. But God single-handedly sustains me every moment of every day in my anguish and weariness.
Ask … And He Will!
I knew without a doubt that I wanted to trust Jesus, but at the same time in my human frailty, I needed Him to help me trust Him and knew I wasn’t strong enough to do it on my own.
Bereaved Parents and Friends — This Is For You
The bond that we feel the moment we meet someone else who has lost a child is astounding. A complete stranger becomes an instant friend.
One such opportunity is right around the corner! The Our Hearts Are Home Conference for Bereaved Parents takes place October 13-14, and you can participate online or in person.
What’s in a Name?
Writing about Nathan’s name turned my mind to thinking about all of the names in the Bible that refer to Jesus — the name above all names, our Messiah. On Friday of this week, we will celebrate His birth and His plan for our redemption.
Why Am I Doing This?
After Nathan left us I began a quest for learning, unlike anything I’d ever done before. I had so many questions! Why are we really here? What’s the point of earthly life? Does God “cause” people to die or simply “allow” it? Why does a loving God allow pain and suffering? What am I personally supposed to do until I die?
Surprised by Grief
I have experienced His love for me throughout my life, but it was only through the greatest sorrow I have ever known that an understanding of the depth of His love became evident to me. Sometimes I wonder how I didn’t see it before.
Full of Life
But as full of life as he always was on earth, I know he’s even more alive today. Our real life, full and eternal, awaits for those of us that are still here.
Traveling Light
Am I dragging around an oversized suitcase full of earthly things that weigh me down and have no eternal value? Is my focus on things that truly matter? Am I storing up “treasures in heaven?