A personal reminder that death stings This past weekend, I attended my brother-in-law’s homegoing celebration. In that moment, I was reminded in a deeply personal way that death stings, but Christ has removed its stinger. …
Hope, Grief & Healing
A gentle place for weary hearts to find comfort in God’s presence. These reflections offer biblical hope for grief, loss, suffering, and healing. Rest in His compassion, strength, and peace one day at a time.
Jesus Heals the Sick: Hope and Healing in Mark Chapter 1
Jesus heals the sick. In Mark 1:40–45, we see His compassion and authority. First, a man with leprosy came to Jesus and knelt before Him. Then he pleaded, “If you are willing, you can make …
Hurricane Katrina 21 Years Later: We Are Still Here
On August 29, 2026, New Orleans marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. The Category 3 hurricane overwhelmed the city’s flood-protection system, flooded roughly 80% of New Orleans, and changed its communities …
Seasons In the Life of the Believer: Spring
In the previous reflection, Seasons in the Life of the Believer: Winter, we considered how winter can be a season of waiting, weakness, and quiet trust in God. But winter is not the end of …
Seasons In the Life of the Believer | Winter
We all recognize the changing seasons in the world around us. In the same way, believers may experience a spiritual winter when life feels quiet, difficult, or unclear. Scripture reminds us, “as long as the …
Confined in Prison
Confined in Prison Beyond Walls When we think of being confined in prison, we often picture a jail cell with locked doors and iron bars. But imprisonment can also happen within the heart and mind. …