Grief and Starting Over
If you have experienced a loss of a loved one or a dear friend, allow A Light in Darkness: Stories […]
If you have experienced a loss of a loved one or a dear friend, allow A Light in Darkness: Stories […]
When you can do little else, be delighted with creation. In this article, I write about my bout with COVID-19,
One of the best ways I have found to overcome any difficulty is to acknowledge the pain and name the
Tonight I had no words to pray, so I read the prayers of Hannah and David. If you are in need of
Christian Resources: Books on Healing from Divorce After my divorce, I became a voracious reader. I scoured the internet for
Flying solo was never my plan but now that I’m here, I’m taking in the views. There are buttons and
Happiness is my thing. I feel a stirring when I read a quote about happiness or find a book on
To find peace amid unrest, I follow the same rules I use for creating. Since I find the creative process
It’s the New Year: Releasing Emotional Baggage Along the Mediterranean in southern Italy on New Year’s Eve, we learn to let
Moving forward after divorce requires determination and precision focus on the goal. Here I write (and speak) about releasing
Divorce Advice #1: Create Space before Reacting Pause a moment. Take a deep breath. Let it go. Shake it off.
Christian Divorce Advice (Part 1): Spend Time Journaling Have you noticed the many voices clamoring to offer advice? During my
A Prayer for Relief after Divorce “Dear God,” I started. From there I wailed uncontrollably. I had no words. This
Starting Over after Divorce Starting over after divorce requires summoning all your fortitude. Summon help from God, a friend, or
Forgive and Forget To forgive and forget is difficult, but it’s necessary and an important aspect of moving forward. I’ll
“It just takes a tiny hunger pain for God to step in” (Paula Nilsen). After moving from a house to
Mira lifted my clothing and placed the burning pot of frankincense underneath. Luckily for me, I watched her do the
The concierge handed me a map, traced the route I should take, and off I went. Trastevere was my destination
I’m sure you’ve noticed how anxieties crowd out God’s message of peace. We aren’t meant to carry them. We are
I am back in St. Louis again. Today I visit the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM). I take exit 1E