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Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. It erupts from the loss of something you value and love. Finding God in grief allows you to freely grieve while holding onto hope and a promise that is bigger than any loss you are experiencing. When you experience grief, God’s presence comforts you regardless of…

While people may ask “What is a normal parent adult child relationship?” I’m not sure there is a “normal” that can be pointed to with the expectation that all others would look the same.   Perhaps a better question is “What does a healthy parent adult child relationship look like?”   Given the fact that every family…

How does faith impact your life? It changes everything. I have learned that faith changes you; not a cliche of false hope but the truth. Merging faith into everyday, ordinary life will impact every part of you. Your thoughts, your decisions, and your relationships will change. As Hurricane Ida swirled around us, I took out…

The short, cooler days of fall are ushering in a time of preparedness for winter. I love this time of slowing down that speaks to my soul as I prepare for and anticipate the upcoming Christmas Holiday. Family Christmas traditions are already starting to occupy thoughts and calendars. And as much as I try each…

When you lose a friend it feels unnatural and painful. So, why do we have to lose friends? I wish I didn’t have to answer that question and instead could say, “you don’t have to lose friends, ever”. But that is not the way it is, everyone has lost or will lose a friend. Despite…

I have lived with fear most of my life. Even as a young girl, I nursed fears and illogical outcomes on a daily basis. Overcoming the spirit of fear always seemed like a good idea but living free from fear felt unattainable. Fear was my constant companion. -Going to sleep meant overcoming the spirit of…