Surprised by a God-Given Miracle of Memory
By Edward Grinnan4 min read
An Alzheimer’s patient unexpectedly unearths a shared moment from the past with her son.
Death
When a loved one dies, sorrow and grief surround us. But your memories of happy times together survive the sadness, and your belief that death is not the end can comfort you following a loss.
How I Found Healing by Returning to a Hard Place
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
A grieving process takes an authentically positive turn by retracing some steps where it all began.
The Last Song of a Dying Loved One
By Pablo Diaz3 min read
Sedated and unable to speak in her last hours, an elderly mother still inspires her family through faith.
10 Scriptures to Help You Pray Through Grief
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
When it comes to sharing our sorrow, there’s no better place to turn than God’s own words.
Honoring the Process of Grief and Loss
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Notes on Grief—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s slim, profound book—paints a vivid picture of losing a beloved family member.
Grieving a Pet: How an Animal Chaplain Can Help You Heal
By Peggy Frezon3 min read
You don’t have to shoulder your loss alone.
Saying Goodbye to Her Beloved Beagle
By Amy Paturel5 min read
This dog had brought her family so much joy. There was one last thing she wanted to do for him.
When Faith Empowers Us to Endure the Impossible
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
If anger, resentment and bitterness beckon, it’s God’s love that can answer.
10 Bible Passages (and a Hymn) to Pray When Tragedy Strikes
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
When your heart and mind find it hard to pray, these words may help.
Dr. Robert Lesslie: Guideposts Loses a Beloved Author
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
A call to prayer for the sudden loss of life and the gun violence that affects us all.
The Positive Power of a Weekly Food Routine
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Making or buying a meaningful food is a way to mark time and reconnect with yourself.
A Heaven-Sent Princess Visited His Grandmother
By Keith Bettinger4 min read
In her final days, his grandmother shared a heavenly near-death experience of communicating with an angel that looked like a princess.