Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Once you’re a parent, you’re a parent for life. No matter how old they are, your kids are still your kids. As a parent, you rejoice with every high and your try to comfort and encourage in every low. So when your children experience the death of a loved one, …
Death Grief and Loss
Dreading the holidays after losing a child is normal.
Kintsugi is the art of repairing something that has been broken with gold, with the understanding that the object is more beautiful because it has been broken. Like the art of kintsugi, God repairs the brokenness in our lives and makes us more beautiful through the process.
The time for mourning does not take a break for the holidays–not even Christmas.
I’ve found that ultimately, even when my children want to be respected as an adult, they also crave the comfort of a parent.
Unfortunately, a guarantee doesn’t come with the safeguarding suggestions, but they can help prevent teen suicide.
In his final years, my father slipped into dementia and eventually struggled to remember even the simplest daily things. But he never forgot the power of the Holy Spirit working in his life.
The weight of sorrow can feel unbearable, but with compassion, understanding, and the love of God, it is possible to help someone who is grieving.
For families who’ve lost someone they love, the holidays can seem more like something to survive than to enjoy. We need a plan to help us get through what can be a very difficult time of year.
How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?
When school shootings occur, our kids are likely to be afraid, mad, and confused. Remember that these are emotions created by God. They don’t need to be avoided, ignored, or silenced. However, as parents, we can direct our children towards the hope that God offers.
God is greater than suicide. Trust him to provide strength, courage, and endurance for the journey of life after suicide.
Mother’s Day grief affects women in deep and profound ways. If you’re a woman and felt grief around Mother’s Day, you’re not alone.
As you prepare for the holidays, consider how God might be calling you to experience Him this season.
Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 1 of 2)
Brett and Jodi Bainter’s lives changed in an instant, when their son Jake was injured by a riding lawnmower. In their inspirational story, the Bainters share about the strength and redemption offered through Christ in times of great difficulty.
Turner and Tara Simkins share their story of their young son’s four-year battle with leukemia (which he survived) and how their faith was strengthened as they depended on God to sustain them through that harrowing experience. Our guests offer hope and encouragement for those faced with dire circumstances.
Linda Ranson Jacobs, who specializes in ministry to single parent families, offers encouragement, hope, and practical guidance to single moms and dads so that they and their children can thrive.
Take the time to help your children process worry, grief and loss
