The Pandemic and Layers of Grief
My partner and I decided that we should support family-owned restaurants in our area. By not having seating patrons, many restaurants are experiencing a loss of business. We went to one of our...
View ArticleReflections on The Raising of Lazarus
Many churches will not have services this week. In the case of churches continuing to hold services, many people will opt not to attend for health concerns. As a way to support the spiritual journey...
View ArticleChoices We Make: The Pandemic, Vaccines, Grief, and Our Future
As the pandemic changes again, what choices are you making? Vaccines? Masks? Travel? Social activities? What comes next for you? As we make our choices, it’s important to also remember that the...
View ArticleWhen A Good Friend Dies
I wasn’t prepared for it. But as I thought about it, I remembered other people mentioning it. It’s the experience of growing older and watching longtime friends die. It’s a unique loss. When...
View ArticleThings Don’t Look Good. Is My Home False Hope?
You’re undergoing treatment for a serious disease like cancer. What do you hope for? You lost your financial security. Is there reason to hope? Family members died in an auto accident. Can there...
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Some people say it will take a few months. Others think it’s about a year. But even years after a loved one’s death, there are days – or hours or moments – when the pain comes back. How long does...
View ArticleThe Way of Jesus in Friendship and Grief
Friendship. The term is used frequently and conveys a myriad of meanings. On social media, we “friend” others including people we’ve never met. We refer to people we haven’t seen in years, perhaps...
View ArticleWhat No One Told You About Grief
They say it gets better with time and that time heals all wounds. It usually doesn’t work that way. There are things to know about grief and bereavement that people haven’t told you. In this video,...
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