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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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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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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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Finding Hope in Lament: My Journey Through Grief and Healing
Lament isn’t simply sadness—it’s a way of bringing my raw, unfiltered heart to God. When my son Bryan died, I had no language for my grief. Over time, God patiently taught me that lament is not a sign of weak faith, but the faith to bring every question, ache, and tear to Him.
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Stepping Into a New Language – Learning to Speak Grief
Grief is like learning a new language—messy, exhausting, and often overwhelming. In this post, I share the first guiding principle from the Rebuild: Finding Life After Loss workshop: “Everything is normal. Not everything is helpful. Do helpful things.” Discover practical ways to notice unhelpful patterns, take small healing steps, and find support for your own grief journey.
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Grief and Birthdays: Remembering Loved Ones With Love
Birthdays can stir up both cake and candles—or tears and longing. For those who have lost someone, they remind us not only of what was, but also of what will never be again.
