Tag: Grief
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Uprooted Hope Can Bloom Again — Even in the Soil of Grief
“And now there remain: faith . . . hope . . . love . . . these three [the choicest graces]” (1 Corinthians 13:13 AMP) I vividly remember the shell-shocked feeling of disbelief after receiving the phone call — the words that introduced me to the deepest grief I have ever known. My only brother…
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The Deep and Hidden Gifts of Grief
Perhaps only a few who have endured the heavy hand of grief would ever consider it a gift. We give gifts because we are thankful, thoughtful, loving and kind. We give gifts to celebrate moments and milestones. Gifts surprise us, bless us and fill us with gratitude. So how could grief possibly be considered a…
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Christmas In The Shadows
The heart and soul of Christmas is a joy unspeakable found in a baby born in Bethlehem. A baby whose birth lit up the brightest star, leading wise men from afar into the presence of the Light of the World. As believers, we know God is light and in Him there is no darkness. Yet,…
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Time Out!
I’ve tried all week to write my next blog. The blog that comes next in the order of Ponder and Treasure. But try as I may, the words don’t come, the thoughts don’t flow, and the creative energy feels absent. Then it hit me. The reason why I’m at a loss; a loss for words,…
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By the Scruff of the Neck
(Author’s note: Today marks the fourth anniversary of my brother’s untimely death. While I have read a river of books and devotionals on grief, I do not claim to be an expert. I just know that eventually we will all experience the ebb and flow of emotions that accompany any significant loss, especially death. Yet…
When Only Faith Remains 