For so many grieving people, November and December bring an added weight of sorrow from all of the ‘missing’ that happens when memories flood our thoughts.

Although the grief journey itself has no instructions, surviving grief and finding the ability to move through it, does.

Are you going through a painful time in your life right now? Most of us reading this post would answer “yes.” Are you familiar with the biblical prayer language of lament? I propose to you that learning how to lament will be life-changing for you as you walk through suffering.

When you and I are battered by the storms of life, we know what to do! “Lord, save me!”...and He will.

Are you struggling this morning with a situation in your life? Have you been betrayed by someone, are facing a seemingly impossible situation, or have said goodbye to someone dear to you? Go to Jesus. It’s not a trite cliche’, but an ultimate truth. He is the only one who can truly bring comfort to our broken hearts.

When I consider the words of the Lord written to the people of Israel through the prophet Isaiah, I find comfort and hope to navigate the desert I am walking through today.

One of the most prevalent apologetic issues that causes people to question the reality of the existence of God is this: Why would a loving God allow pain and suffering?

An old adage states that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” I feel that way today.

If you’ve lost someone you love, then you know the true meaning of exhaustion. In the beginning, just putting one foot in front of the other is a success, and small victories like fixing lunch are the day’s goal. It’s like the incessant sound of the ocean waves of the Atlantic; there isn’t a moment that you can’t hear them crashing.

Over seven years in and the waves still come. Thankfully, they are now few and far between.

As grieving parents spend time together, a beautiful picture of the Body of Christ is exemplified.

The darkest day in the history of mankind led to the event that changes everything.

Where is God?

My friend, I will tell you where I have discovered that He is. 

And in the middle of being thankful, the most important fact that we’ll be grateful for is that this separation is completely temporary. We know how this story ends! One day, in the not-so-distant future, we won’t have to miss him anymore.