Peace in the Storm ⁽⁷⁾

Sharing, Though Grief Makes It Hard "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." — Hebrews 13:16 (NIV) Grief can make even ordinary kindness feel expensive. You may want to care. You may still…

Grace Passed From One Set of Hands to Another "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." — 1 Peter 4:10 Grief can make usefulness feel far away. You may…

Let it Rain; Your Peace is Your Faith in God's Compassion "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) Grief can make the mind feel like weather. Thoughts strike without warning. Memories come…

When Forgiveness Feels Like Holding Torn Pieces "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." — Colossians 3:13 (NIV) Some wounds do not come cleanly. They arrive with words you…

Being Still is not Surrendering to Grief! "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." — Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Stillness can feel unbearable when grief has trained your body to stay…

When Fear Wants to Decide What Happens Next "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord Himself, is my strength and my defence; He has become my salvation." — Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Fear does not always arrive…

Peace That Does Not Deny the Storm "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." — John 16:33 There are times when life feels…