Grief and Healing Aren’t Linear Featured Image: Pilgrim stands on beach as waves come crashing ashore from storm out at sea. Images created using NightCafe Studio. Grief is more a curving than linear experience. By this I propose that grief doesn’t follow a linear progression in our emotional experience(s) and reactions. Our feelings of loss,ContinueContinue reading “Navigating Waves of Grief”
Category Archives: Hard Things
Reflections on Grief
This post explores a personal reflection on grief and walking with others facing death. I include quotes from Tim Keller’s works.
Finding Hope in Despair: Strength Through Faith
In life’s arduous journey of faith, we encounter profound despair and setbacks that test our spirits. Yet, these moments serve as catalysts for deeper dependence on Christ. Embrace your struggles as opportunities for growth and restoration; God’s grace awaits, inviting us back to hope, strength, and purpose in adversity.
Finding Joy in Grief: Redemption’s Role
Are there aspects of your life that seem hopeless, lost, or dead? How can we move forward in our lives when our dreams, careers, and/or loved ones are sources of loss and grief? No one is immune from the trials, tribulations, and losses of life. There are seasons when suffering and grief surrounds us. HowContinueContinue reading “Finding Joy in Grief: Redemption’s Role”
Processing Grief: Insights from Chambers and Keller
The post discusses insights from Oswald Chambers and Timothy Keller on how God works through suffering and grief. It explores themes of disillusionment, the pursuit of happiness, the illusion of control, and identifying false idols, underscoring life’s meaning, purpose, and spiritual growth in God.
Words of Grace & Hope 