Grief & Loss

Quotes and articles with tips and resources to manage grief and loss of a parent, father, mother, child or friend. The stages of grief, healing from grief, quotes from scripture, coping with grief, grief prayers, Bible Verses that offer strength and encouragement for the grieving. Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson has treated patients dealing with grief and loss for more than 30 years. She combines professional and personal experience with faith to address mental health issues. #grief

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How To Celebrate the Holidays with Hope, Even When Life Isn’t Merry

Struggling to celebrate the holidays when life is messy? Reverend Jessica Van Roekel and Dr. Michelle Bengtson share about navigating grief, loneliness, and unmet expectations during the holiday season. Discover practical tips and spiritual truths to help you find hope, rest, and joy—even when life isn’t merry. Listen now for encouragement to embrace the season with grace!

Feeling like your prayers are met with silence can be one of the hardest challenges in your pain journey. If you’re wondering if God sees your pain, take a moment to pause today. Lay your heart before Him again, trusting that even in the silence, you are deeply seen and cared for. Read more for hope when pain won't quit. Hem Of His Garment, Hope Anchors The Soul, Renew Your Mind, Scripture Images, Faith Board, My Children Quotes, Children Quotes, Hope In God

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Hope Anchors The Soul

How to Trust God When Healing Feels Far Away

Feeling like your prayers are met with silence can be one of the hardest challenges in your pain journey. If you’re wondering if God sees your pain, take a moment to pause today. Lay your heart before Him again, trusting that even in the silence, you are deeply seen and cared for. Read more for hope when pain won't quit.

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Words Of Encouragement

The Gifts from a Painful Past: Finding Purpose in Your Pain

Have you ever wondered how the most painful moments of your past could be preparing you for a brighter future? Discover how to find gifts from a painful past as you navigate through life’s toughest trials. Pain can reveal hidden issues, deepen your faith, and build resilience. Learn how God uses your hardest moments to shape your future, equip you to comfort others, and bring about growth and purpose—leading to a stronger, more fulfilled life.

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Trusting God In Hard Times

Bible Verses About Trusting God

Verses About Trusting God

A Prayer for Comfort and Trust in God's Plan

Life's challenges can test our faith and resilience. Discover six practical tips to navigate difficult times, including fervent prayer, affirming God's promises, and seeking His guidance. Embrace these strategies to find peace and strength amid adversity. Read the full blog post to learn more.

Even in the midst of life's fiercest storms, remember, God does not leave you to go through them alone. During every moment of uncertainty, God's reassuring presence is right beside us. This promise isn't just comforting—it's a steadfast anchor that holds us firm, reminding us that we are supported and loved, no matter the circumstances we encounter. Click through to discover how God's promises can bring you hope and strength when you're facing difficult circumstances. Find out more about the book, The Hem of His Garment. The Hem Of His Garment, Pain Is Temporary, Remember God

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Pain Is Temporary

Remember God

You are Not Alone in the Storm

Even in the midst of life's fiercest storms, remember, God does not leave you to go through them alone. During every moment of uncertainty, God's reassuring presence is right beside us. This promise isn't just comforting—it's a steadfast anchor that holds us firm, reminding us that we are supported and loved, no matter the circumstances we encounter. Click through to discover how God's promises can bring you hope and strength when you're facing difficult circumstances. Find out more about the book, The Hem of His Garment.

Karen DeArmond Gardner shares her powerful story of surviving thirty years of domestic abuse and the deep shame that kept her silent. She discusses the healing after abuse that brought her out of darkness and how God transformed her pain into sacred scars. Her testimony offers hope and encouragement to anyone seeking restoration after experiencing trauma. Overcoming Shame, Feeling Abandoned, Trusting God, Hard Times

How to Overcome Shame and Find Healing After Abuse - Episode 287

Karen DeArmond Gardner shares her powerful story of surviving thirty years of domestic abuse and the deep shame that kept her silent. She discusses the healing after abuse that brought her out of darkness and how God transformed her pain into sacred scars. Her testimony offers hope and encouragement to anyone seeking restoration after experiencing trauma.

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Holiday Grief: Finding Hope and Comfort in a Season of Sorrow

The holiday season can be bittersweet for those facing holiday grief—a time when the absence of a loved one feels even more profound. While others celebrate, you might find yourself in a season of sorrow. But even amidst heartache, there are ways to navigate the holidays with compassion and discover hope and comfort along the way.

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Finding Hope While Grieving at Christmas: Practical Tips for Navigating the Holidays with Hope

The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but for many, it’s also a reminder of loss and heartache. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a dream, this episode offers hope. Join us as we discuss practical ways to navigate the holidays, find moments of peace, and lean on God’s promises. You are not alone in this journey. Read more for how to find hope even in the darkest season.

Carole Leathem, a mental health caregiver, shares how she started a caregiving ministry after becoming the primary caregiver for her pastor husband. Carole reveals how she coped with the pain of being disqualified from ministry because of her husband’s struggles. She shares how God changed her circumstances for the better, transforming her painful wounds into sacred scars and a source of strength and service to others. Service To Others, Faith Based, Caregiver, Verses

How to Cope with the Emotional Impact of Being a Mental Health Caregiver - Episode 286

Carole Leathem, a mental health caregiver, shares how she started a caregiving ministry after becoming the primary caregiver for her pastor husband. Carole reveals how she coped with the pain of being disqualified from ministry because of her husband’s struggles. She shares how God changed her circumstances for the better, transforming her painful wounds into sacred scars and a source of strength and service to others.

Have you ever carried a secret that you thought would stay with you forever? This birth mother did, until one day, the past came calling. Her story of reconnecting with the son she placed for adoption—and the healing that followed—will inspire you to believe in the power of faith, honesty, and God's love. Find out how one conversation changed a life of secrecy into a journey of love and forgiveness. Find out how one conversation changed a life of secrecy into a journey of love and forgiveness. Mother Healing, Love And Forgiveness, Journey Of Love, Birth Mother, Gods Love

From Hidden Pain to Heartfelt Connection: A Birth Mother’s Journey

Have you ever carried a secret that you thought would stay with you forever? This birth mother did, until one day, the past came calling. Her story of reconnecting with the son she placed for adoption—and the healing that followed—will inspire you to believe in the power of faith, honesty, and God's love. Find out how one conversation changed a life of secrecy into a journey of love and forgiveness. Find out how one conversation changed a life of secrecy into a journey of love and forgiveness.

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How to Find Hope and Healing When Life and Parenthood Don’t Go as Expected - Episode 282

We all create a mental picture of how our lives could unfold, but what happens when reality doesn’t align with those expectations? Julie Sunne opens up about her journey through heart-wrenching experiences, including multiple miscarriages and raising two children with significant disabilities. Despite these challenges, Julie’s story is one of hope as she reflects on the faithfulness of God and how He has turned her deepest pain into beautiful sacred scars that carry a deep, redemptive beauty.

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How To Find Healing After Unplanned Pregnancy and Adoption

Join me for a powerful episode in our Sacred Scar Story Series as Julie McLaughlin shares her deeply personal journey through teenage pregnancy, the decision to give her baby up for adoption, and the decades-long burden of shame she carried. Discover how God brought healing and redemption when her son found her years later, transforming her painful wounds into sacred scars.

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How to Heal from the Scars of Childhood Prejudice

Barb Roose shares her personal battle with prejudice, starting in her early childhood. She recounts how this shaped her sense of self-worth and led her to strive to “outperform her race.” Through her story of faith, healing, and the peace she found in God, Barb takes us on a powerful journey toward healing and wholeness.

How To Hold On To Hope When Your Child Becomes a Prodigal

I spoke with Laine Lawson Craft, who shared her journey of faith and perseverance through the challenges of raising three prodigal children. We discussed how prayer and hope sustained her during difficult times and how God’s grace brought healing and restoration to her family.