Dying and death come at inconvenient times, interrupting life. Yet, I have become convinced it is at precisely those times that one can see firsthand Christian Graces. Walking with the real people as death interrupts their living, by listening, preparing
08/06/2014 by Bill Brant
Teresa Bell Kindred writes about the 24th anniversary of her mother's death and how it is still real to her and then she gives some good pointers on grief.
08/03/2014 by Teresa Bell Kindred
May such tragedies never come your way. But should they come, please remember these thoughts. A child who dies leaves a world of strife, finding a place of rest. We can't bring them back, but we can live our lives in such a way that we will go to them.
07/30/2014 by Tim Archer
Michele Howe shares with us a poignant story of a woman caregiver and the loss of a client, or patient, and friend, and how it wipes her out and discourages her until she finds a way to bless this friend and her family and goes to the Father in prayer.
05/30/2014 by Michele Howe
Lisa Mikitarian shares from current events and from her own experience about the grief and sorrow those we love face and how to help them -- support them, come alongside of them to support, care, and love them.
05/16/2014 by Lisa Mikitarian
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us of the importance of growing deep roots of faith by the waters of God's grace.
04/12/2014 by Teresa Bell Kindred
Ann Voskamp shares a powerful story about the first Sunday of Advent and butterflies and a friend with a broken heart.
12/19/2013 by Ann Voskamp
Rubel Shelly share insight into Rick and Kay Warren's interview on Piers Morgan about their son Matthew whose mental illness led him to commit suicide.
10/17/2013 by Rubel Shelly
Phillip Morrison reminds us that our assurance is based on what God does and has done in Jesus, not what we can accomplish for God!
09/26/2013 by Phillip Morrison
Christians grieve the loss of loved ones, but we grieve differently because even in death we have hope of a better life.
05/29/2013 by Steve Ridgell
Tom Norvell uses Paul's words to the Corinthians to help us know that we can keep on the journey of faith and not lose heart.
02/26/2013 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
11/18/2012 by Phil Ware
Brian McCutchen reminds us that the Cross is a nasty, hurtful, despicable place where Jesus died.
04/06/2012 by Brian McCutchen
Phil Ware revisits and reflects on 9/11 ten years later.
09/09/2011 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly writes about potholes, discouragement, disappointments, pain, grief, wounds that occur in our lives and how they are part of the fabric of life and necessary to develop our character.
08/23/2011 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware continues his series on the mission trip to Sagrada Familia, The Community in Lima, Peru, and ties it in this article or post to Jesus' ascension.
07/25/2011 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
11/25/2010 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware writes about Ruth and her love and faithfulness and how God used this to bring the Messiah, bless broken-hearted Naomi, and bless his people.
12/10/2009 by Phil Ware
Jesus wept when he saw the pain and grieving caused by death. He still weeps with us when we are hurting.
10/14/2009 by Tim Archer
Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.
06/07/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware looks at Ruth and Naomi and the difference one faithful person can make in everything!
05/07/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware talks about 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and comforting others with the comfort we have received when we went through the season of mourning, grief, and pain.
02/16/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on experiencing God and focuses on experiencing God through Jesus in community with all of its challenges and opportunities.
01/12/2009 by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on the 7 sayings of Jesus at the cross and reminds us how Jesus values his mother, widows, and the grieving.
07/21/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us that broken hearts hurt and we often wish we could be dead, but that God stays close to us.
04/27/2008 by Tom Norvell