When someone is grieving, it matters less what you say than that you say something. Your presence, not your precision, is what comforts the most.
Good Grief
Author: Larry Murray
I'm a child of One, a son of two, a husband of my one and only, a dad of three + three, Pop to W & BB, a pastor of sheep, and a fan of baseball. Follow me...as I follow Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 11:1; Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21)
Weeping
We have a place for weeping and mourning at Christmas because of the pain following Jesus’ birth. People experienced death, violence, injustice, abuse of power, and homelessness. Life, including the Christmas season, is marked by birth and celebration as well as death and loss. This is where the Bible offers a unique perspective through pain and sorrow: hope.
Lonely
Lonely. Everyone gets lonely. There are inevitable moments when we feel unknown, forgotten, ignored, or even rejected. Regardless of how we may feel, God is always faithfully present. We may feel lonely but we are never alone.
Finishing Well
How we finish our lives has a profound, lasting impact for the LORD and influence on future generations. Will we have a fantastic finish? Or simply fade away? Will those following behind us walk by faith in the LORD because of us – or despite us?
Good Friday
The cross, a symbol of horror, was the expression of God's love through His Son's atoning sacrifice. The death of Jesus on a cross on that Friday long ago was good for those who believe He died for their sin because Sunday's coming, too.
Maundy Thursday
On the Thursday before Jesus' crucifixion, He said: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” Maundy Thursday reminds us of His final and foremost command to love one another.
Hopeless
Whenever we face political turmoil, personal trials, painful tragedies in our lives, we can simply endure them, we can try to escape them, or we can entrust our lives to God through them. The Book of Ruth encourages us to hope in God in hopeless times because our Savior, Redeemer, and Friend, JESUS, is the King of kings.
Unnecessary
Like many gifts for Christmas, birthdays, special occasions, God's gift of grace has become expected. We forget that God's grace is a gift - an unnecessary and costly one.
Lost
Sometimes we feel lost. Sure, with modern technology like GPS, Google Maps, AirTags, and other devices, we can pinpoint our exact geographical location and find our way in new areas. But I’m talking about feeling lost: wondering, wandering, and waiting. Because life is confusing and relationships are complicated, we can easily get distracted and quickly … Continue reading Lost
Rest
At the start of 2024, many of us are already feeling too busy, overwhelmed, and weary. It seems there's too much to do and never enough time to do it. Where do busy people find rest? In Jesus. How? By ruthlessly eliminating hurry in our lives to make space for a relationship with Him.