2023-08-31T01:20:02-04:00

On a personal note, I’ve experienced loss. Surely, where I grieve matters. An example of why this is important is seen in the Book of Job. During a time of major suffering and loss, Job describes his friends as miserable comforters. God forbid I encounter such a tragedy on top of my existing one and am not grieving in the right places. Grieving – The Tools I Need I’m no stranger to the necessity of grieving a major loss of someone... Read more

2023-09-06T03:45:34-04:00

There are times in one’s life where the reality of loneliness shows its face and sometimes lingers. Research identifies a variety of individuals at risk for loneliness. Some of them include young adults, mothers with young children, the elderly, and those working in certain careers. Whatever the specifics, the pangs of loneliness may seem to loom in your daily routines.   Loneliness in the Scriptures Repeatedly in the Bible, God identifies with humanity and connects with the loneliness of beings. The natural... Read more

2023-10-24T18:17:04-04:00

You know well the make-up and dynamics of your family. Some might relate to being a boy mom or special needs parent. Others might identify with being a single parent, newlywed couple, or blended family. While some may be adoptive parents or empty nesters. You may realize that other families are the exact opposite of your particular one. And this is certainly okay. Our world will continue to reflect this reality while also benefiting from it.  Examples of family diversity is... Read more

2023-08-31T01:18:11-04:00

I’d been casually surfing my YouTube Feed and saw an advertisement of a product sampling from a reputable kitchen ware company I admired. I was elated. Anyone who knows me well understands my love of all things food and cooking. The bonus was that my 9-year old daughter loves cooking just as much as I do. I’d recently had to leave all of my kitchen ware behind in a recent move and thought that the free product sampling would serve... Read more

2023-08-31T01:17:23-04:00

Have you ever felt like your family journey just didn’t measure up? It may seem like the endless cycle of suffering and dysfunction is a constant reality in your life. If you or someone you know can relate, keep reading. Then Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons. The two sons married Moabite women. One married a woman named Orpah, and the other a woman named Ruth. But about ten years later, both Mahlon and Kilion died.... Read more




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