My Brother Was Murdered in 1997
On April 18, 1997, I got the call that nobody ever wants to receive. My sister-in-law called to let me know that she killed my… Read more »
Surviving Suicide – When You’re Left Alone
Death. Look at that word. Say it out loud. There is nothing happy about the word. It is gray, dark, sad, and hopeless. It is… Read more »
When Christianity Disappoints You: The Death Of My Brother
My brother loved God and served the church; until he was disappointed by his pastor. He walked away from Christianity because he did not expect… Read more »
The Gospel Is More Than a Birth-to-Death Story
The gospel is more than a birth-to-death story. The life and death of Christ are part of an incredible golden chain that reaches from eternity… Read more »
Heaven Awaits While I Grieve Today
Hayden Palm met Jesus on November 7, 2017, at 11:05 in the morning. This bittersweet news caused two narratives to start running simultaneously in my… Read more »
Preparing Your Heart for Tragedy, Like Las Vegas, NV
Sometimes the English language is inadequate when it comes to conveying our thoughts. Thinking about the tragedy in Las Vegas, NV is one of those… Read more »
Case Study: She Buried Her Son 10 Years Ago
Mable comes to you for counseling. Ten years ago she buried her second son. He was shot five times by his wife. The court trial… Read more »
Case Study: Suicide
Mable picked up the phone and started calling people at random. Somehow she had your number. Mable said she did not know why she was… Read more »
From Despair to Hope – Grieving the Death of a Loved One
I have been pondering death the past few days–since my mother met Jesus last Thursday evening. My reflections have brought to mind the song Empty… Read more »
Five Things to Know When Unbelievers Die
Member Question – One issue I struggle with is the death of friends or loved ones who never appeared to come to the saving knowledge… Read more »
