Feb 27, 2025
While on the phone with a clergy friend who was in the middle of his grief journey, he asked me to hold on. “There’s a weird noise outside, let me check and see what’s going on.” “Andrea, they came and mowed my lawn. They didn’t ask (because I would have told them I...
Feb 25, 2025
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak…” —James 1:19 Prior to this message series beginning, I was speaking with someone who had just received difficult news. My mind immediately raced to...
Feb 24, 2025
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” —Romans 12:15 A few days ago, someone tagged me in a Facebook post. It was simple—a collection of alternative phrases for how we might respond to grief. Instead of saying, “I know what it...
Feb 21, 2025
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18 As I was walking walking alongside Layne/JT during their miscarriage, Layne used the words, “I guess time heals all wounds. Right?” It did not feel like a...
Feb 20, 2025
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” —Matthew 5:4 Picture this: A woman stands in the middle of a store’s Christmas display, suddenly frozen in place. The air is thick with cinnamon and pine, lights twinkle overhead, and cheerful...
