We’ve all experienced a loss, the loss of life as we knew it, the loss of a loved one, the loss of safety and security, the loss of a job, the loss of fun gatherings with friends and family… This list can go on and on. We’ve all been affected in some way or another... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Grief Will Lead Us
Grief and sorrow might be one of the most difficult things we deal with. We all experience grief and loss at some point in our lives. Our brains try to make sense of it all but honestly most of it won't ever make sense. Sometimes we aren't grieving over the loss of a person but... Continue Reading →
Body Care is Worship
Today I gave my cat back to God. It hurts. He was a good boy. He listened and obeyed. He loved food and petting him while he was eating was his favorite! He was a bit overweight most of his life but in the past 2 years he lost everything but his skin and bones.... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: 2 Kinds of Grief/Sorrow
Godly vs. worldly grief. This verse contrasts the worldview of a believer with the one who doesn’t believe. Those who follow Jesus sense a conviction of sin in their souls and reach out to God to confess sin and repent. This response grants freedom and forgiveness. Remorse of wrongdoing can lead us to apologize or... Continue Reading →