We need time alone—not just to grieve but also to rest. It’s normal to think we have to keep going. There are people who need us. Things that must be done. Responsibilities that don’t stop just because our hearts have been broken. Other people may not even realize how exhausted we are because grief isn’t always something they can see. … More Has Grief Made You Tired? Take a Restful Boat Ride with Jesus
When we do what Father God designed us to do, we experience joy. Joy in the midst of grief happens when we accept the changing of wineskins from old to new. It doesn’t get rid of the grief but it does mean that we are trusting God and His plans for our future. … More Receiving God’s New Wine After Loss
After Nancy left, the silence was deafening. I sharply felt the absence of Ralph in every silent moment. I turned on the television or music to stop from hearing the silence. To this day, more than two years since God took Ralph, I still haven’t fully recovered the joy of silence. … More When the Silence is Deafening, How Can You Pray?