8 Things to Know If You Have Lost a Loved One From Suicide
When I first began my grief process, it seemed intense. I would be watching a movie that reminded me of him and I would suddenly start ugly crying.
When I first began my grief process, it seemed intense. I would be watching a movie that reminded me of him and I would suddenly start ugly crying.
Anyone who makes that right turn at the Gullah Grub Restaurant can pull onto the property of the Penn Center and dream the same dreams as Dr. King.
My tendency to be negative happens because I get too focused on the thing (or person) right in my face, and I miss the bigger picture.
Because yes, I have tried Plexus. Yes, I have heard about NaPro. And yes, I have thought about (and trying) a Keto diet. Not to mention, I have also heard of that oil.
It is a choice to take this on and to get rid of old thought patterns that will no longer serve us. To make room for what will move us forward.
Worshiping God is the most precious thing to me. No matter where I am, it instantly becomes my “thin place” where I can look beyond what I see in the natural.
If we are using alcohol to escape reality, why not tap into the One who can help us survive in our reality?
The Lover of our souls is calling out to us, beloved. He’s inviting us into a depth of intimacy, revelation, and creativity that has never been experienced.
Because I pray. In fact, I have eaten more carpet fibers at the altar while praying, yet I am still waiting…. waiting for my breakthrough…my miracle.
I love change for the positive outcome it brings (like packages from Amazon), but I hate it for the process we have to go through to get there.
If you don’t have someone you’re walking next to in life that is leading you towards wisdom, holiness, and godliness, then I pray that our Father would bring someone.
When we decide what stops and starts and when, we put ourselves, our desires, our limits at the forefront instead of allowing God to show up.
But we, sisters and brothers, woke up today in joyous celebration; because we know the truth—the Messiah has come. Emmanuel is here.
There isn’t any other season that comes with more pressure to be happy than Christmas.
And when I see all those beautiful pictures on Instagram, I admit I have felt a twinge of tree jealousy.
Unfortunately, waiting is hard and no one is exempt. Waiting gracefully is even more difficult. We’ve all been there; chances are, you are waiting now.
I really believe God loves His Bride, and we are in a time of God exposing corruption in religious leaders, as well as in government.
Sometimes I just have nothing to say, and the last thing I want is to stand next to someone staring awkwardly at them.
Nothing is worse while you are driving than being subjected to a backseat driver (who is sometimes at the front seat in the form of your spouse).
You can’t love from a distance. You have to get close. You have to open yourself up, you have to be real, and you have to SEE people.
The wait was agonizing. A year and a half — nothing. I felt overlooked, like I had somehow fallen through the cracks of God’s oversight.
Christmas can be hard. When families are focused on being together, it’s easy to see only what is missing.
Yet, the longer I’m gazing on Him and spending time in fellowship with Him, I feel my heart coming to a place of being satisfied with God alone.
As you begin this Thanksgiving holiday, make this a daily tradition. Better yet, make it a daily NEED!