Posts Tagged ‘grief’
All Saints Sunday // Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14 (MSG) | I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodness in the exuberant earth. Stay with God! Take heart. Don’t quit. I’ll say it again: Stay with God. Today we celebrate All Saints Day in the church. This is a time we remember those who finished their Jesus journey in the last year. Celebrations such as…
Read MoreGrieving with Hope // 1 Thessalonians 4:13
This past Sunday I delivered a message based on Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes that mourners are blessed because they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). We looked at some of the Bible’s teachings about how God comes alongside us in our grief so we can move alongside someone also suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Today’s verse…
Read MoreA Bridge // Deuteronomy 12:10
The picture below is one taken of my brother-in-law and me during our trip to Wyoming last summer. We were visiting the Natural Bridge and stood amazed at the beauty. I don’t remember what the two of us were discussing, but I know we were — and are still — two dads learning to live…
Read MoreBlessed to Mourn // Matthew 5:4
Grief is so unique, isn’t it? It is essential after experiencing a tragedy, but it is so uncomfortable. It is uncomfortable for the one grieving, but also for those surrounding others in mourning. We don’t know what to do, what to say, or how to help. As a result, we tend to avoid the mourning,…
Read MoreA Good Morning
Psalm 30:5 I’m writing this as I wrap up my morning prep for worship. The moon is still in full view, but the sun is rising. This is God’s promise fulfilled once again that light conquers darkness. If you are going through a season of grief, don’t stop—keep going! The world is still turning, and…
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