This is Hard and I am Held

This is Hard and I am Held

December 8, 2023faith, grief, hope, lament, prayer, she keeps watch

Profound wounds lead to prolonged sadness. I fight relentlessly for joy, though it often feels just beyond my reach. But grief is not my only companion. My constant is Christ. I hurt, and I am held by the heart of God. And so are you, my friend.

The Mercy of Lament

The Mercy of Lament

November 7, 2023faith, grief, hope, lament, she keeps watch

Beloved, don’t be afraid of lament. Faithful God will meet you there. As sure as the sun will rise again, new morning mercies will light up the long, dark night of the soul. Hope will shine again.

Navigating Grief: Learning to Be Still

Navigating Grief: Learning to Be Still

June 6, 2023faith, grief, rest

I find myself navigating the journey of grief after the recent loss of my mother. I do not yet know all the pathways grief will take. But, I do know the One who goes before me, who takes my trembling hand in His steady one and upholds me, step by step.