October 20, 2026
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Grief And Loss
Articles tagged Grief And Loss
At the Crossroads
Crossroads in life are unavoidable. Following Jesus constantly puts us on a road that leads to a cross.
Anxiety & DepressionThe Holidays’ Hard Edge
When the holiday blahs settle in, it’s time to do some self-talk and use the second half of the psalmist’s blues song to tell your soul, “Put your…
Oh, for Five More Minutes with Grandma Pat
Six months after her great-grandmother's death, Elizabeth Merold remembers "Grandma Pat's" unique ways and loving notes. . . . "What I wouldn’t do for five more minutes with…
Merciful and Mighty
In John 11, Jesus meets Mary and Martha in their grief with both compassion and power. This devotional reflects on his tears, his words, and the hope found…
Despite?
A mother's final question, "Despite?" becomes a moving Communion meditation on human weakness, grief, and the assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus.
Lesson for May 22, 2011: New Order of Things (Revelation 21:1-8, 22-27)
Melissa Wuske reflects on Revelation 21, grief, and the Christian longing for Heaven, reminding readers that God’s promised new order changes how believers live today.
The Sheep I Count
Jackina Stark reflects on Scripture, grief, nature, and her novel Tender Grace to describe the abiding presence of God and the comfort of knowing he will never leave.
Journey to Hope
A ministry couple arrives at a pastor care retreat angry, wounded, and exhausted—but through confession, counseling, and grace, they begin finding healing for their marriage and ministry.
Compelled to Welcome the Children
After a devastating church-van wreck and a nearby homicide, Mike Cope describes how prayer, compassion, and “grandparenting” love opened grieving hearts. A call for churches to welcome and…
