by Charleen Burghardt God is near the brokenhearted. I have held on to that promise many times. Before you read further, I have exciting news.! I signed a contract with a publisher to write a devotional for those who have experienced loss. I hope it will comfort those grieving and let them know they are… Continue reading God is Near the Brokenhearted
Category: grief
The Promise of Comfort
Spring–March, April, May, and June bring warmer temperatures and special holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. Our family celebrates a few birthdays and anniversaries, which makes the months busy. Anticipation before those events and later celebrating occasions gives me so much joy. Seeing family, eating together, laughing make the holiday grand. However, those… Continue reading The Promise of Comfort
Honoring Loss on Mother’s Day
by Charleen Burghardt Mother’s Day is upon us; it is a time of celebrating and honoring the special mother in our lives. If your mother is alive, be thankful and relish your time with her. What a gift to have your grandmothers or mother-in-law. Maybe you have someone who has been like a mother to… Continue reading Honoring Loss on Mother’s Day
Do you ever feel unseen?
Woman looking into sunset. Snow on ground and alone.
Do Our Tears Matter?
Tears have physical benefits and can be a way to grieve.
Discovering God
By Charleen Burghardt Can we find God amid our suffering? This is a question most of us ask or at least entertain. A devotion I read addressed this question of discovering God in suffering. A young woman gives a personal and vulnerable recount of her journey with questioning God. Parmaytha is a young woman from… Continue reading Discovering God
Clichés Hurt
The dismissive cliché “Time heals all wounds” can sting when quoted back to us when a loss is shared. Why do people say that? Do they think we will feel better? I get angry when I hear it. The cliché seems to minimize our hurt or grief and even can make the hurt worse. Don’t… Continue reading Clichés Hurt