My Journals Through Grief
Here you will find a collection of articles, thoughts, prayers, letters, poems and musings taken from my journals over the last two years.
This is an ongoing process as there are so many comforting treasures I'd like to share, and as time allows me, I will add them here.
This is an ongoing process as there are so many comforting treasures I'd like to share, and as time allows me, I will add them here.
When A Christian Grieves
How different the scene would have been on that street corner, if we could have seen through heavenly eyes. Perhaps we would have seen a joyous company of angels... The Many Faces of Grief
“I’m doing fine.” “We’re getting by.” I could not tell how many times I have said these words. What could I really say? Grief has so many faces, ... Grace in the Overlay Part one
The Painful Question Heavenly Father, I ask that you teach me to see the overlay of grace. I want to see good that is in this world but all I see is pain... Grace in the Overlay Part Two
The Hopeful Answer Hate is so loud, and so easily gets our attention. It is amplified and surrounds us, overwhelming our senses... |
Personal Letter to My Creator
You created the Heavens and the Earth.You started with darkness and formless void. Lord, darkness covers me now like a formless void... Be At Rest, Oh My Soul
Be at rest, oh my soul. The Lord hath dealt kindly with you. The pain of this world has made you afraid, but come now, take refuge in my Lord... Letter to My Tempter
You probably think you are very clever, thought your latest campaign to be so successful. Well, your conduct in this fight was both cowardly and sissy... |
Poetry
A Little Christmas Cheer
There’s just one thing I’m praying for, One gift I need this year. I wish, God, you could spare for me, Just a little Christmas cheer... Infant Hope
The world was still as dark that night. The Roman grip was just as tight. Not much had changed for poor and week. Their lot in life was just as bleak... |
A Grieving Mother's Easter
It was so dark that Easter Friday, When they laid His body down. As though the hope of all creation, Went with Him into the ground... Forever Near
She’s gone from here, So far away. I long to get her back. The pain I feel, so very real, Reveals how great the lack... |