More Thoughts and Prayers, Please
August 29, 2025 “No more thoughts and prayers. We need action.” It’s beyond disturbing how mass shootings have become all too frequent in the U.S. (Even one is too many.) […]
What do I do when tragedy strikes? Here are 5 action steps.
Bad news is everywhere. It’s easy to become calloused when you hear so many tragic stories of everything going on in the world. Our hearts can’t handle the constant barrage […]
Miracles, Tragedy, and Hope: The Testimony of Faith in the Midst of Suffering
I remember as a young missionary kid reading a gripping book called For This Cross I’ll Kill You, by Bruce Olson, which left me absolutely devastated. It tells the story […]
Amid Unspeakable Tragedies, This Is What I Most Appreciate about Jesus.
Nineteen children and two teachers were gunned down yesterday in a 2nd–4th grade elementary school in Uvalde, TX. Their parents will be sobbing and rocking themselves in grief tonight at […]
Blessed in Mourning: 3 Gifts to Give Someone Who Is Grieving
Grieving: 3 Gifts to Comfort Someone Who Is Mourning Prayers—spoken, written, or replayed—remind a grieving person they are being carried by the body of Christ. Friends who choose presence over […]
When a Story Is Cut Tragically Short
Lives Cut Short: Trusting God With Unfinished Stories Stories that end too soon remind us how deeply loss disrupts our sense of meaning and leaves grief without easy resolution. Faith […]
A Tragic Choice for a Hill to Die On
Hill to Die On — Unity, Discernment, and Essentials Grounded in Jesus’ example (John 6; John 12), believers relinquish inferior battles to pursue the cross-shaped mission that bears lasting fruit. […]
Exposing Some Common Myths about Suicide
Common Myths about Suicide and What Really Helps Research shows many who die by suicide do signal intent; learn to catch direct and indirect warnings. Pastors should ask plainly about […]
Grieving a Lost Life and a Lost Culture
Grieving a Lost Life and a Lost Culture — Honoring Life’s Value Through a father’s miscarriage loss, the piece contrasts Scripture’s view of children as blessing with a culture that […]
Rebuilding after Loss: the Book of Job
Book of Job and Rebuilding After Loss Book of Job reveals hope after suffering. Even after devastating loss, Job’s story shows God’s restoration through renewed blessings and family. Faith in […]
The Book of Job: A Guide in Suffering (Part 1)
Book of Job Part 1: Lessons for Suffering Disciples Book of Job Part 1 recounts Job’s righteousness, devastating losses—including his children—and his astonishing worship instead of cursing God. Amid searing […]
The Stewardship of Suffering
Stewardship of Suffering and Its Redemptive Power Grief can feel isolating, yet the Stewardship of Suffering reveals God’s ability to redeem pain and bring beauty from ashes. Lessons from Scripture […]
Kobe, Shaq, & Learning from Loss
Learning from Loss – What Shaquille O’Neal’s Grief Teaches Us Shaq’s experience shows that legacy fades, but relationships endure. His sorrow over Kobe’s passing shifted focus from trophies to time […]
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable — Faith’s Response News of the shooting lays bare a grievous injustice and nationwide grief. Brandt Jean’s courtroom forgiveness and […]
How Do You Remain Faithful to God When Life Has Been Terrible to You (Part 2)
How Do You Remain Faithful to God Part 2 When Life Feels Overwhelming and Hope Is Fading Discover how focusing on Jesus’ endurance on the cross strengthens your ability to […]