Grief & Loss

Closing Out a Difficult Year

Keren Kanyago

Have you had a difficult year? Consider grieving the losses and placing the pain in perspective to move forward with peace and hope for better days ahead.

Life Lessons from Jesus' Incarnation

Rev. Deb Koster

Jesus took on our fragile human flesh to care for us and provide us with a way to salvation. What a blessing that we have a God who chooses to be with us!

5 Ways You Give the Devil a Foothold in Your Life

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you feel like the devil is gaining a foothold in your home? Consider the ways in which the devil works so you can protect yourself and your family.

Follow Me as I Follow Christ

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you struggle with living as the example that you want others to follow? Consider this wisdom from scripture to guide you in mentoring faith effectively.

Forgiving Our Parent's Failures

Ardella Perry-Osler

Our parents will fail us at times. Will you forgive them for the hurt they have caused in your life? Trust God for wisdom and strength to heal the past.

Christian Parenting: Helping Children and Teens with Grief and Loss

Christopher Hunt

Parents face the particular challenge of explaining death to young children and helping teenagers grieve the loss of someone they love.

Helping Teens Cope with Grief

Rev. Deb Koster

Do you know a teen who is struggling with grief? Consider how you can support them in significant ways to help them experience God's comfort in hard times.

Adjusting to the Demands of Caregiving

Ardella Perry-Osler

Caregiving for a family member can be a significant undertaking. Weigh the costs to share the workload so that you have support through a difficult season.

Helping a Child Grieve

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you worried about how to help your child grieve a loss? Tune in to your child and the emotions they are feeling to help your child process loss.

Setting Aside Shame

Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Overwhelmed with shame? Shame can hurt us and our relationships. Consider how God actually views us and let that love transform you and your relationships.

When Grief Looks Like Bargaining

Jalicia Maeweather

Grief is messy and goes through stages. Bargaining is a stage when we wrestle with God and seek other outcomes rather than the harsh reality before us.

Grieving Through Graveside Conversations

Rev. Deb Koster

Are you feeling stuck in your grief? Consider how having a graveside conversation or writing a letter can help bring closure and help you grieve well.
Date Title Author Topics
December 29, 2024 Closing Out a Difficult Year Keren Kanyago Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 25, 2024 Life Lessons from Jesus' Incarnation Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
November 24, 2024 5 Ways You Give the Devil a Foothold in Your Life Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
September 11, 2024 Follow Me as I Follow Christ Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
July 31, 2024 Forgiving Our Parent's Failures Ardella Perry-Osler Singles, Living Single, Challenges & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 10, 2024 Christian Parenting: Helping Children and Teens with Grief and Loss Christopher Hunt Parenting
June 6, 2024 Helping Teens Cope with Grief Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 29, 2024 Adjusting to the Demands of Caregiving Ardella Perry-Osler Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 26, 2024 Helping a Child Grieve Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 28, 2024 Setting Aside Shame Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 3, 2024 When Grief Looks Like Bargaining Jalicia Maeweather Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 31, 2024 Grieving Through Graveside Conversations Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 28, 2024 The Benefits of Hardship Dr. Robert Ritzema Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 20, 2023 I Pray on Christmas Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 8, 2023 Our Road Map Through the Storm Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 5, 2023 Coping with the Loss of a Pet Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 11, 2023 When Your Boss Feels Like Your Enemy Rev. Travis Jamieson Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 8, 2023 What are the signs I should quit my job? Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 16, 2023 Waiting on God to Hear My Prayers Amanda Rawson Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 6, 2023 When Life's Struggles Feel Overwhelming Amanda Rawson Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 25, 2023 Searching for God in the Waiting Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 26, 2023 When Life Feels Overwhelming Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 23, 2023 Supporting Children Through a Move Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 5, 2023 Growing Up in the Shadow of Addiction Jolene DeHeer Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 29, 2023 Forgiving God Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 26, 2023 Forgiving the Villains Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 12, 2023 Preserving Self-Worth While Job Hunting Joella Ranaivoson Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 22, 2023 Living in The Wake of a Suicide Attempt Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 19, 2023 Navigating Grief: Families in the Shadow of Death Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 8, 2023 Walking the Valley of Grief: Write Your Own Psalm of Lament Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
October 12, 2022 Navigating the Guilt that Accompanies Grief Jalicia Maeweather Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 9, 2022 Why Does God Let Me Suffer? Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 5, 2022 When Grief Looks Like Depression Jalicia Maeweather Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 31, 2022 It’s Okay to Be Angry as You Grieve Jalicia Maeweather Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 28, 2022 Denial In Grief Jalicia Maeweather Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 24, 2022 Coping as a Single Parent: Four ways God Showed He Would Not Leave Christopher Hunt Singles, Single Again, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Parenting, Single Parenting, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 10, 2022 Talking to Children about Death Rev. Joel Vande Werken Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 8, 2022 How Do I Manage Frustration? Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 12, 2022 Praying Through the Valley: Overcoming Grief Jolene DeHeer Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 9, 2022 Praying Through the Valley: Discovering My Self-Worth Jolene DeHeer Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 2, 2022 Help! My Procrastination is Hurting My Relationships Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 17, 2021 How Do I Forgive: Write a Letter of Lament and Forgiveness Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 6, 2021 Exploring an Eternal Perspective for Earthly Grief Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 3, 2021 Lamenting Life's Losses Joella Ranaivoson Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 22, 2021 Praying Through the Valley: Finding Hope Amid Loss Jolene DeHeer Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 19, 2021 Help for Navigating Depression Joella Ranaivoson Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 11, 2021 How Best to Handle Stress: Take a Lesson from Older Adults Dr. Robert Ritzema Seniors, Being In-Laws, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 30, 2021 How has Pandemic Living Affected Your Relationships? Joella Ranaivoson Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 9, 2021 Persevering Through a Difficult Season Joella Ranaivoson Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 6, 2021 How to Move Forward After Messing Up Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 19, 2021 Transforming Your Emotions Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 16, 2021 How Can I Ever Forgive Myself? Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 21, 2021 When God Seems Silent Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 18, 2021 How do I cope with the aftermath of a suicide? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 11, 2021 Coping with Betrayal Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 28, 2021 Laying My Burdens Down Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 31, 2021 How to Care for Hurting People: Showing Empathy Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 13, 2021 Give Yourself the Gift of Kindness Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Seniors, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 20, 2020 What if I Infect a Loved One with COVID? Laura Goossens, MSW, LCSW Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 16, 2020 Finding Hope Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 9, 2020 Help for Forgiving Yourself Rev. Dr. Steven Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 6, 2020 Preparing for Christmas in a Pandemic Rev. Deb Koster Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 2, 2020 Praying Psalms: God's Gift for Sleepless Nights Rev. Jason Ruis Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 25, 2020 Battling Isolation and Loneliness During a Pandemic Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 14, 2020 In The Ruins…God Sees You Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
September 27, 2020 Set Aside Anxiety By Practicing Radical Acceptance Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 23, 2020 Healing for Burnout in the Workplace Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
August 30, 2020 Crossing Barriers and Learning to Love My Neighbor Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 19, 2020 Break Free of Negative Thinking Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Singles, Living Single, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 29, 2020 Navigating Life's Disappointments Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 7, 2020 Finding the Blessings in Slowing Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
May 31, 2020 Turning COVID-19 Anxiety into Prayer Christopher Hunt Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
May 24, 2020 Scripture's Promises in Tough Times Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Grief & Loss
May 20, 2020 Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
May 10, 2020 Family Grieving: Navigating Loss Together Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 3, 2020 Caring for Others Requires Caring for Ourselves Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 26, 2020 Navigating anxiety Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 19, 2020 Lament as a Response to Loss Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 15, 2020 Toxic Positivity Kathryn DeYoung, LCPC, LMHC Marriage, Communication, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 12, 2020 Where is God When Your World Falls Apart Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 5, 2020 When life feels overwhelming Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 25, 2020 Healing Binge Eating: A Journey Toward Wholeness Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 4, 2020 Owning Our Helplessness Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Grief & Loss
February 5, 2020 What Could You Gain from Counseling? Rev. Deb Koster Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Parenting, Discipline, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
February 2, 2020 Facing Financial Challenges Joy Bocanegra, MA, LCPC Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
January 5, 2020 Why Am I Angry? Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
November 24, 2019 6 Lessons for Surviving a Big Move Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 10, 2019 Learning to Practice Self-Care Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 20, 2019 4 Tips To Help Families Cope With the Loss of a Pet Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 9, 2019 Being Thankful in the Middle of Not Enough Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 7, 2019 Not What We Dreamed Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 4, 2019 Facing Your Fears Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 24, 2019 Caring for the Emotional Struggles of Generation Z Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 21, 2019 Moving Past the Stigma of Mental Illness Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 28, 2019 Is Bitterness Making You Sick? Debra Crockett, MSW, LSW Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 24, 2019 Finding Your Identity Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 21, 2019 Eating Disorders: It’s More Than Food Marissa DeGroot, MSW, LSW Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 17, 2019 Dwelling with God Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 27, 2019 Confronting My Fears Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
November 14, 2018 Obtaining a New Mancard: Facing Unemployment Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 11, 2018 What to do with the Wintertime Blues Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Spirituality, Grief & Loss
November 7, 2018 Confronting our Mortality Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 30, 2018 Rejoice in the Lord Always? O Boy... Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 16, 2018 Finding Peace Amid Pain Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 29, 2018 When an Adult Child is Mentally Ill : Dos and Don'ts of Responding Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Adults, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 26, 2018 When an Adult Child is Mentally Ill: Handling Feelings Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Parenting Adults, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 22, 2018 How to Help a Grieving Child Mimi Larson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 15, 2018 Moving the Body to Heal the Mind Kim Pronoitis, MA, LCPC Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 12, 2018 Surviving and Thriving after Mid-Life Rev. Joel Vande Werken Spirituality, Grief & Loss
June 7, 2018 I Didn’t Sign Up For This Matthew Potter, MEd, LCPC Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 31, 2018 The Life that Could Have Been: Walking Through Miscarriage Karen Krygsheld, MSW, LCSW Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 28, 2018 Reconciling My Impatience with God Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 7, 2018 Finding Hope Amid Suffering Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
April 23, 2018 Choosing Sabbath Rest Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
July 10, 2017 Claim God's Victory Kim Sullivan Spirituality, Grief & Loss
May 18, 2017 Why so Sad, My Soul? The Aftermath of Abortion Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 13, 2017 The Gift of Sacrifice Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
December 15, 2016 Grieving During the Holidays: 9 Ways to Cope Lynne Scherschel, MS, LMFT Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 10, 2016 Learning to Live Through Loss Rev. Deb Koster Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 22, 2016 Parenting Children with Disabilities: Finding Hope and Joy Rev. Mark Stephenson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 19, 2016 Parenting Children with Disabilities: Facing the Challenges Rev. Mark Stephenson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
December 7, 2015 The Joy and Pain of Motherhood Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, New Parents, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
September 24, 2015 Family Brokenness: God Uses Our Mess Rev. Mark Pluimer Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Divorce & Remarriage, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
April 16, 2015 Teen Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 16, 2015 How Do I Keep My Family Safe? Kim Sullivan Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
February 12, 2015 Demonstrating God's Love: Caring For Your Spouse Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Growing Your Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Being Grandparents, Spirituality, Devotions for Couples, Spiritual Intimacy, Grief & Loss
January 26, 2015 Parenting Transitions: Dealing with the Empty Nest Kelsi Kellen Parenting, Parenting Teens, Parenting Adults, Spiritual Nurturing, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
October 30, 2014 Finding Spiritual Renewal in the 12 Steps Kathy Konrath, LCPC, LMHC Singles, Challenges & Conflict, Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Seniors, Boundaries & Conflict, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
July 2, 2014 Grieving in Silence: Life After a Miscarriage Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Spirituality, Grief & Loss
March 11, 2014 Living with Loss: Being Single…Again. Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT Singles, Single Again, Spirituality, Grief & Loss
August 26, 2013 Helping Your marriage navigate the death of a child Rev. Deb Koster Marriage, Conflict & Crisis, Spirituality, Grief & Loss

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