Disclaimer: As with anything I write, I write with the understanding that we all process death and grieving differently – even as believers – and this is not a judgment … Continue reading Removing the Sting of Death, Part One
Category: Faith
Day One
Today our new life begins. A life without Tori. A life with new purpose and priorities. The visitors have stopped, the mail has slowed, the house is quiet. Tori has … Continue reading Day One
The Discipline of Gratitude
I was taught a lesson (a discipline, really) during my senior year of high school that has had a profound impact on my daily life: the discipline of gratitude. A … Continue reading The Discipline of Gratitude
Transparency in Grief
Several people in our lives have expressed concern that we are suppressing our grief or being “brave” for the world instead of being mournful in the wake of losing Tori. … Continue reading Transparency in Grief
Location Change for Tori’s Celebration!
We quickly outgrew the original space at The Hotel Hershey so we had to scramble to find a new location. God provided a PERFECT one for us today! https://www.facebook.com/events/253286948345772/ … Continue reading Location Change for Tori’s Celebration!
The Joy of the Known
I realized recently that part of our inner joy and peace comes from the knowledge that we don’t have to wonder anymore when she will be taken from us. We … Continue reading The Joy of the Known
Laying Tori to Rest
O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank … Continue reading Laying Tori to Rest
Lessons From David
A dear friend shared an incredible insight three months ago and I started to blog about it then. However, I never finished the post. Tonight, as I was preparing to … Continue reading Lessons From David
Gratefulness
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything … Continue reading Gratefulness
A Prophetic Note Received
I started this draft of this post over a month ago, and I never posted it for some reason. Now I am glad that I hadn’t posted it because God … Continue reading A Prophetic Note Received
Even So, Joy 