Strength for the Journey ⁽¹⁷⁾

Sometimes, a Sharp-Tongued Friend Can Cut Through Your Grief "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." — Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Grief can make correction feel like an attack. A hard word can land on already-bruised places. A question can feel intrusive. A challenge…

When Grief Leaves You Tired and Vulnerable, God Still Provides a Way Out "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,…

Let Fellowship Be Your God-Given Family "God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land." — Psalm 68:6 (NIV) Loneliness in grief is not a sign of abandonment. It is a sign that…

Let God Sustain You in Your Grief "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah…

What Holds You When You Cannot Hold Yourself Up? "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemies before you, saying, 'Destroy them!'" — Deuteronomy 33:27 (NIV) You can reach a point where even holding yourself…