A closed heart never heals. An open heart is a surrendered heart that finally says, “God, I need you.” Once we understand our need for...

Have you ever prayed, “Oh, God, what is your will for my life?” I thought it had to be a lofty goal, a project, a ministry. And then I...

After a tragic loss in our lives, it seems impossible to give anything away. After all, we‘ve just lost a loved one unexpectedly. There...

How do you define faith? For me faith is resting in the Presence of God, even when circumstances are overwhelming. Faith is knowing and...

You got here, in this suicide struggle, because of someone else’s action. You did not sin; someone else did, and worse yet, someone you...

My relationship with God came crashing down after we lost our oldest son to suicide. My faith in God collapsed, as though it was built on...

Yes, it’s true. According to the CDC, suicide ranks second in the number of deaths for 10-34 year olds. Last year, again from CDC...

About a year after our son’s suicide, I made a terrible mistake. I stopped crying. I wouldn’t talk about Matthew. I put away all his...

I love simple answers. Easy to understand. Step One…Step Two. The only trouble is…it may not be easy…and it may take time. Step One:...

A grief journey is always difficult when you lose someone closest to you: a spouse, a child, a parent. There is rarely good news to share...

God speaks to us in his Word. Take a good look at this picture. I have Maja Thoenes to thank for creating this wonderful depiction of God...

This is not my life’s greatest moment. No, it isn’t something I’m especially proud of, but it is an honest statement after the suicide...

Have you heard that phrase, ”the fullness of God?” I bet you have. It sounds good, doesn’t it? In fact, I think it sounds lyrical, like...

It‘s an odd word, one we seldom use these days. We might use words like consolation, cheer, support, but years ago, I heard that one...

We all do this—try to figure out God, try to understand the why in our lives. A tragedy strikes our family, and we can’t comprehend what...

Is is possible to have real joy after losing a loved one to suicide? Yes, I think it is. I am a mother and a wife, but I call myself a...

The words in this graphic were written by James, and put in the New Testament book by the same name. Mary was the mother of James and...

Rhetorical question, right? Everyone needs patience! But, the real question is “How do we become patient?” This may seem difficult for...

Many years ago, I read this about Mother Teresa. A reporter had asked her, “Mother Teresa, your prayers must be very special. What...

I was. You see, after the suicide death of a loved one, especially a child or a spouse, you feel that you contributed to their decision...

Sometimes we feel helpless—just don’t know what to say to God. Here’s great news: the words don’t really matter. It’s our hearts and...

For me, the book of Psalms are like a soothing lotion on my sunburn, or a cup of cool water flowing down my parched throat. I just want...

Attitude is what is found in your mind! You can’t buy it or borrow it. Neither can you blame someone else for your lousy one! But if you...

After our son’s suicide, there was a dangerous side to my grief. It was my thought process. I kept repeating lies over and over and over...