Guest Blogging at ChristianMommas.com (Part 2)

I also guest posted at ChristianMommas.com about how to lead our kiddos (and ourselves) through grief. Here is an excerpt: “Telling my 5 year old son that his baby brother or sister had died and was no longer growing in my belly was one of the most heartbreaking things I have ever done. Telling him …

New YouVersion Bible App Reading Plan available!

My newest Bible reading plan is available now! It’s called “Leading Your Kids Through Difficult Emotions” and looks at what the Bible has to say about anger, disappointment, grief, loss, and anxiety. It also shares how parents can lead their children through these tough feelings without punishing, shaming, or ignoring them. Click here to check …

Storm Surge

As I was trying, and failing, to write this week’s post I became aware that I was feeling frustrated and noticed thoughts likeI shouldn’t write about grief two weeks in a row. Anthony’s birthday and deathday are both past. I should move on to a different topic. Well hello there, Denial. Didn’t I just write …

Grieving on Purpose

October the 10th was the two year anniversary of the day my little brother, Anthony, died. He was only 24 years old, and just barely that. His birthday was Oct. 5th. That’s him, in the photo, when we celebrated his 16th birthday I believe. Last week I thought about interrupting the Fear of Worthlessness series …