“Seeing God in the Unexpected places and times…”
—— Charleen Burghardt ——
Meet Charleen
Does God feel distant or unreachable?
Do you ever question where God is in all the messiness of life?
Do you feel alone?
Do you desire hope when grief seem overwhelming? You are not alone.
I’ve been through my own share of messy chapters—battling dyslexia and anxiety, navigating the pain of divorce, and learning to be a single mom to two incredible kids with special needs. I’ve faced chronic illness with my sons and supported loved ones through mental health struggles. There were days I didn’t think I’d make it
I have a passion to help others connect with God in the perplexity of everyday happenings and to bring hope through the grace to those who grieve. How do we find God when life brings unexpected punches?
My experience includes teaching and being an advocate for individuals special needs, teaching Bible Studies and leading support groups. I have been a chaplain for the past twelve years comforting people in crisis, grief and death. I hold a Masters in Christian Education and have completed a residence in Clinical Pastoral Education.
I am a writer, chaplain, teacher and advocate for people with disabilities and mental illness. I live with my husband in San Antonio, Texas and have three adult children. I love hiking, exploring nature, reading, learning new things, coffee and all things chocolate.
Where Hope Rises: 60 Devotionals for Walking Through Grief with God is my new devotional. Each devotion starts with a Scripture and ends in a prayer. Real life stories and testimonies of others who have experienced loss and found strength and grace in God. Hope comes in the midst of brokenness.
