I am the LORD that healeth thee
Exodus 15:26
The Limitation of the Human Mind
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways…” (Isaiah 55:8)
When the Adrenaline Rush is Over
The immediate support that you get from the loss of a loved one is like having a newborn baby. Everyone is there at the beginning, but when the real hard time comes, you are all alone.
My Children, My Biggest Support System
“How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” (Psalm 13:2).
Yesterday and Tomorrow and the “We” to “I”
“Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.” (Psalm 33:22)
Certified Coffee Addict
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
Facing the Giant
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3
The Last Chapter
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
Fugitives
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3
The Longing...
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.“ (Revelation 21:4 )
A New Wave of Grief
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Essence of Christmas and the “Empty” Chair
“For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:15 )
A Different Kind of Strength
The Uniqueness of Grief
“To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.” (Job 5:11 )
Peace & Quietness
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” (Psalm 37:7)
Going through Grief to Grow in Grace with God
Recognition of Our "New Normal"
Grief is a reflection of the cycle of life: From birth to death
A Daughter's Grief
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. (Psalm 68:5)