Grief Journeys

02/19/2026

Loss is not just about the death of a loved one. Loss comes in many forms which can lead to deep grieving. Have you lost your favorite job? Have you lost the love of your child? Have you lost hope for other reasons?
Don't believe for a moment that all answers are "cut and dry"; instead, they are part of the journey of trusting God through those dark times.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble..." Psalm 46:1

11/24/2025

When your heart is breaking, you can place your hope and trust in the Lord.
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. — Psalm 31:24

07/28/2025

Grief happens when you believe that you love more than you are loved.

06/18/2025

Grief happens to those who love.

03/05/2025

Grief is not just about the death of a loved one. It can be about any kind of loss.....the loss of income, the rebellious child, the unnerving neighbor, bad decisions that bring bad results, divorce, addictions, and many, many more.
These things are real and they dig deep in our souls. God can lead you through any and all of them to finally bring you peace.

08/18/2024

If you are deep in your grief, I'd like to recommend that you read many of the Psalms in the Old Testament. Many start with a lament, but end with the trust and compassion of God. These Psalms may lead you to the healing you've been searching for.

06/12/2024

God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He is the one who comforts us in all our tribulation.

05/21/2024

We know many people who read sad stories or watch sad movies. Tears are shed and we ache for those who have suffered loss. Yet, we read those same books and watch those same movies over and over.
When we lose someone we love, we shed tears and ache for ourselves who have suffered loss. So, then, there's nothing wrong with telling the stories of their lives over and over.
It helps remind us that WE were interwoven into their lives. That's part of the comfort we need.

02/28/2024

11/17/2023

Grief runs deep. And sometimes, it surfaces when you least expect it. The tears will flow and the heart will ache. But remember this:

"Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness." --Lamentations 3:22,23

09/18/2023

It's not just what happens to you that brings grief, it's also what happens to others that brings us grief... It's now called "compassion."