Tag: Hope
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Rites of Passage
According to merriam-webster.com a rite of passage is: A ritual, event, or experience that marks or constitutes a major milestone of change in a person’s life. Rites of passage have been acknowledged in many cultures throughout the world and for thousands of years. They may vary in how they are celebrated, but almost all of…
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Better Than Laughter
About three years ago I wrote a post titled Crying. I talked about how, for me, crying is cathartic. I am an emotional person. I wear my heart on my sleeve, and I cry easily. Joyful moments can bring tears to my eyes just as much as sad moments. Even after more than thirty years…
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Worth Savin’
I have been a member of two online bereaved parents’ groups now for more than seven years. A question and concern many parents express is whether or not their child is in Heaven. Young people often make poor choices. (I certainly did.) Some children have died as a result of illicit drug use or were…
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Hope (Again)
Because all my writing for this blog reflects my experience in child loss, I often come back to the same themes. And a lot of these themes have to do with what I’ve learned about God’s character or His Word. Hope has been on my mind a lot lately. But when I checked back through…
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Old Soul
According to my online dictionary, an “old soul” is a term often used to describe someone who exhibits wisdom, maturity, and a depth of understanding that seems beyond their years. People who identify as old souls may feel more connected to the past, prefer deeper conversations over small talk, and possess a sense of empathy and…
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Not Our Ways
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 In the Our Daily Bread devotional for February 12th, the writer describes a trip her husband had planned to take to Africa years ago. The trip was unexpectedly cancelled at the last minute, but they were able…
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Happy? New Year
A fellow bereaved parent expressed surprise that the New Year hit her harder than Christmas did. She was prepared to be sad and emotional at Christmas, but she got through it okay. Instead, she found herself weeping on New Year’s Eve and waking up depressed the next morning. I commented that even almost eight years…
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What Are We Waiting For?
The word advent means “the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event” (Oxford online dictionary). From a Christian perspective, Advent is the time period encompassing the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Each year we reflect on and prepare for the coming of the Christ child. We read special devotionals, sing carols, decorate trees, light candles,…
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Hope
It’s frustrating for me as a Christ follower when someone who is not a believer twists a Bible verse in a way in a way to try to dispute my beliefs. I freely admit that, although I read my Bible every morning, I am not a Bible scholar or expert, so I sometimes can’t counter…
A Light for My Path 