Jesus Shipwrecked Paul’s Life. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Shipwrecked? That’s a little harsh!” Not when we look at the original language to which Paul wrote his Philippian letter. Let’s begin with some context: Paul stated that he was, “…a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as…
What Will Relationships Be Like? Over the summer and early fall, we’ve worked through each season of life from young to old, and everything in between. We unpacked the Biblical content and real-life stories of God’s work within each of these seasons. This week, we’ve reached the end; when our seasons of life (in this world) are over….
When Loss & Loneliness Cloud Judgment. Every year, thousands of widows and widowers, are taken advantage of. A scam is set into motion when the con-man (or con-woman) uses a fake relationship to get access to their money or property. Quite often a close friend or family member will sense something is wrong, and inquire about the relationship….
Preparing to mourn is hard, but we can plan to support others and be supported in times of loss.
Grief’s pain is inevitable, but God’s comfort is real. Explore how Christian grief and finding peace can help us navigate loss and find hope in faith.
Loss is hard. I remember walking with my wife after losing her father. It was really hard. However, when I think back, it was during our family’s sorrow that I found a renewed understanding of eternity and God’s faithfulness.
I’ve been processing through the morning my father-in-law lost his battle with lung cancer. That morning will forever be solidified in my mind. It was my first real, close-to-home experience with grief, and I was not prepared for how debilitating it would be.
Jesus doesn’t stand distant from grief. He steps into it, weeps with us, and carries loss alongside those He loves.