Faith and Healing
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How Does the Way Someone Dies Affect the Grief Process?
Pregnancy loss grief can feel invisible, confusing, and deeply personal. This post explores how miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, and abortion shape the grieving process—and what may help.
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Do Helpful Things: Look Back and Remember
Looking back can be one of the most helpful things we do in grief. Remembering loved ones, noticing God’s faithfulness, and walking with others through loss reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone.
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Thankful in the Midst of Grief
Navigating the holidays after loss is never easy. This Thanksgiving, I’m learning that being thankful in the midst of grief doesn’t erase the hurt—it reveals God’s nearness. Rebuild Session Ten offers gentle guidance for these difficult seasons.
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Healing: One Step At A Time
Discover simple, faith-centered steps for healing after loss. Learn how reading, support, and serving others can open new paths of hope in your grief journey.
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Embracing Lament: Cultivating a Heart Skill for Healing
Lament isn’t a one-time event — it’s a heart skill that helps bridge sorrow and faith. Here’s how God brought me back to it, and how you can begin too.
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Finding Hope in Lament: My Journey Through Grief and Healing
When words fail, lament gives voice to sorrow. In grief, we don’t have to rush to answers—we can meet God honestly in our pain. Discover how biblical lament helps us bring our heartbreak to Him and receive His healing love in return.
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Connecting with God in the Midst of Your Grief
In session seven of Rebuild, we address the question, “How Can I Connect Spiritually Through My Grief?”Because Rebuild is a Christ-centered program, bringing up the idea of finding God in the midst of grief is expected—but I appreciate that it doesn’t rush the conversation. In the early stages of grief, our belief system is often shaken. Questions about God’s loving care when someone dies are normal. Nothing about losing a loved one feels “loving.” Getting angry with God, questioning His goodness, or wondering if you’re being punished are all common reactions. Many of us put God in a box—believing He is good when He heals, protects, or provides in ways…
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Shoeboxing: A Gentle Way to Hold Your Grief
Shoeboxing is a simple, faith-filled grief exercise that helps you process one piece of loss at a time. It gives sorrow a place to rest and invites you to find peace and hope in God’s gentle care.
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Small Actions That Make a Big Difference in Grief
Caring for someone in grief doesn’t require grand gestures — small, thoughtful actions can provide comfort and hope. Learn how to Check In, Ask, Remember, and Engage to show love well.
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Finding Your People in Times of Grief
When loss shatters your world, it truly takes a village to find your way through. No one can carry grief alone. Healing happens in community—with “Bucket,” “Pitcher,” and “Thimble” people who listen, support, and help you breathe again. Discover how to find your village of support in grief—and why connection brings hope.
