& seeking to walk in His ways ~ Joshua 22:5
There's a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote that circulates periodically, "Sorrow looks back. Worry looks around. Faith looks up." Surprisingly this quote was recently featured on a church sign, a picture of which was widely circulated on social media. I say surprisingly partially because of the quote itself, and partially because of Emerson's denial of the … Continue reading “Sorrow looks back…”
If you have been deeply hurt within your local church while walking through suffering and brokenness, I am vulnerably sharing this testimony for you. My prayer is that as you read how God has met, sustained, and comforted us in our hurt you will be comforted with the comfort He has given, and encouraged to … Continue reading When Church Hurts
The music of Andrew Peterson has powerfully ministered to me over the past two years. His lyrics deeply resonate within me while continually challenging me to Hope in Christ and cling to the truths of scripture. One lyric that has been in the forefront of my mind this week is found in the second stanza … Continue reading A Stranger With a Friend’s Face
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a [hope] both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil" Hebrews 6:19 [NASB] I awoke early this morning with a heavy heart for some dear fellow sojourners on this painful path of child loss. While weeping and interceding for them I was … Continue reading Hold On, Dear Weary One.
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but [only] one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." 1 Corinthians 9:24 [NASB] Before Sarah was killed the path before me was so illuminated that I felt as though I could almost see over the horizon … Continue reading Just Keep Trying
I came to Revelation last week as I was working my way through the New Testament portion of my quiet time. I've studied through Revelation multiple times, but not since Sarah left. Initially, when I realized Revelation was next, I hesitantly flipped back to Matthew to start my New Testament reading over again. But as … Continue reading Fellow Partakers in Suffering and Endurance
The devastating path of child loss can be an indescribably lonely one. For many, if not most, bereaved parents that deep loneliness is compounded by varying degrees of abandonment. We have been no exception to that common experience. If you are struggling through the compounding pain of abandonment in the midst of your grief, I … Continue reading Abandonment in Grief
The path through the valley of the shadow of death is riddled with opportunities for offense, anger and bitterness. The traumatic event or events that hurled the bereaved into the dark valley will naturally be a topic of discussion among those who love them, know them or have simply heard of their tragedy. In … Continue reading Letting Go of Offenses
"Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us … Continue reading Child Loss: The Second Year
"Then I was senseless and ignorant; I was [like] a beast before You." Psalm 73:22 [NASB] Easter unexpectedly marked the beginning of a downhill slide for me. In retrospect I believe it was because Easter of 2017 held the last vivid and cohesive memories I have of Sarah prior to the day before the accident. All … Continue reading Ignorant and Like a Beast
