I had the day mapped out before me, a neverending to-do list. But I felt God leading me to go for a walk. "Oh, Lord. I have so much to do." I debated. Do I risk slipping further behind and go for a walk or plunge into my list and start treading water? "Maybe just …
Tag: mourning
Grief
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they WILL be comforted." Matthew 5:4 NIV, emphasis my own. When you have to let go of a loved one, grief can seem like a consuming rain. It's all you think about. It's all you know. You slip out of bed in the morning to find your feet are …
Crushed and Brokenhearted
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Psalm 34:18 NLT. Unfortunately, you can't protect your heart from being broken. You can't build a wall high enough to keep your spirit from being crushed. The medical diagnosis of someone you love can knock you down, leaving you struggling to …
When Christmas Hurts
It's no secret that life can be painful even during the Christmas season. Illness can strike when you should be celebrating with family and friends. Tragedies still devastate during the season. It's as if the ugliness of the world tries to mar Christmas, tries to steal it from your heart. Oh precious soul, that's when …
Reading, “Flowers in February”
I felt led to do something a little different today, and I hope this reaches those who are needing it. If you're struggling with loss or discouragement during this cold and dark season, I pray my short story, "Flowers in February" reminds you of the unending hope you have in the Lord. Be blessed, and …
Joey Rudder 