Learning to live after loss blog

  • Sacrifice of the cross

    As I Consider the Sacrifice 

    In anticipation of celebrating Resurrection Sunday, I am reflecting on the final week of Jesus and considering the great cost of His Sacrifice. Jesus knew He was walking the road to Jerusalem for the last time and He did so with purpose.

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  • God is waiting on the other side of the door if you don’t give up too soon

    Why Do I Give Up Too Soon? 

    I am tempted to give up too soon when the outcome is different from what I desired. I’m talking about real hurts that I cannot imagine could be a part of God’s plan.

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  • Holding a flower as a picture of hope

    My Basis for Hope 

    When we followed the ambulance carrying Nicholas to the Emergency Room, we had hope that he would be revived. Even though it did not look promising, we prayed for a miracle.  We were hanging on, asking God to work through the ER staff and save our child. What was the…

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  • Love image outdoors, holding hands

    How God Healed my Marriage

    I was expecting my husband to fulfill the longings of my heart that only God could satisfy. My husband was never going to be enough until my God was enough.

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  • Gateway to Heaven

    A Story of Living Hope

    “Why would you want to keep me from heaven?” Pops asked. Everything was happening so quickly for us, but right on schedule in God’s timing. We informed the family that Pops may not live much longer.

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  • Jumping for joy in anticipation of heaven

    Glory Days are Coming

    Death doesn’t win! You can know with confidence that what comes next for God’s children is an exciting adventure where we use our gifts and abilities to bring Him glory in a physical place that Jesus is preparing.

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  • True love’s enduring flame

    My Favorite Love Story 

    This decision is the best decision you will ever make and will become your favorite love story too! It is the one that impacts your life for all of eternity and gives you assurance of where you will go when you die.

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  • Stepping into the heavenly garden

    How Do I Know Nicholas is in Heaven?

    God used physical death to put a longing in my heart that should have already been there to get me to think with an eternal perspective.

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