Loss has many faces. I thought it was just my husband’s face—the man I love and miss so dearly. It turns out loss is so much more. It’s the faces of those who left to join him—in my case… my ...
The ache of compounded grief in widowhood is a particular kind of brutal. You thought you already did the hardest part. The early days—the raw, suffocating shock, the nights where breathing itself felt like betrayal, the way the world kept ...
Have you ever struggled to want to speak God’s truth with faith when the weight of your feelings from a situation you find yourself in scream to cry out in despair? Even strong believers and tested warriors can find themselves ...
The Legend of the Dogwood According to an old and cherished Easter legend, the dogwood tree was once very different. It grew tall, strong, and straight — its wood firm and sturdy, prized for building. Some say it was ...
In the tender season of widowhood, when days feel quieter and the familiar rhythm of shared life shifted, it's easy to wonder if purpose slipped away with your beloved. Yet Scripture gently reminds us God never wastes a life, a ...
I recently started a ministry to widows at my church. As I was preparing for my meeting during this Thanksgiving, I came across a wonderful story from history I never knew. Many of us have heard President Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, ...
My husband so loved music. I have his piano, now lying silent of his touch that brought gentle melodies of hope… scales up and down to help my daughter warm up before he played her music so her song could ...
As clocks turn back on November 2 for Daylight Saving Time, the extra hour can stir memories of our husbands—shared routines, quiet evenings, or the familiar rhythm of life together. For widows, this moment may tug at the heart, inviting ...
There are times in life when everything feels parched and lifeless. As autumn’s vibrant leaves fall, the landscape returns to desolation—bare branches stretch against gray skies, and fields lie quiet after the harvest. The quiet unease mirrors our heart’s fears ...
In fall, nature transforms with vibrant beauty—leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, then gently fall, making way for new growth. The air grows crisp, and days shorten, signaling a season of change. Fall’s transformation can be a picture ...