“Therefore, if anyone is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV) I’ve been hard at work this week assembling all the moving parts of a makeshift graduation for my senior class. The pandemic has…
Tag: loss
“We see life through our losses and pain. It clouds our ability to love, receive and grow.” 21 Days to Thrive by 45 I have these Lucky Brand sunglasses that I just love. First of all, they look pretty cool, but more than that, when…
“When Jesus got the news, He slipped away by boat to an out-of-the way place by Himself.” (Matthew 14:13 MSG) When Jesus heard of John’s death He had to get away to grieve. John was more than a cousin, he was His forerunner. He was…
“You’re blessed when you’ve lost it all. God’s Kingdom is there for the finding.” (Luke 6:20 MSG) A dear friend of mine has been talking to me about loss; how a fire survivor has to figure out a way to go forward with nothing but…
“She was thinking to herself, “If I can just put a finger on His robe, I’ll get well.” (Matthew 9:21 MSG) The woman with the issue of blood had come to the end of her rope in every way. She was completely and utterly spent.…
“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” (John 16:22 NIV) Yesterday I came across an old photo of my mom. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five…