Grief Archives

Struggling with Sadness

No one likes being sad, but surprisingly, God can use sadness to make us better people.

Nancy’s Story: God’s Care in the Face of Cancer

Can we really believe the biblical promises of God’s care and protection? This story shares how God’s care in difficult times is real, but goes far beyond just physical well-being.

Can We Communicate with the Dead?

Some people believe that when their loved ones die, they can communicate with them from beyond the grave. Is that true?

Going Deep with God in Depression

Depression is often illusive. Some dark cloud gathers and hangs overhead. You feel constantly ill at ease. Whether triggered by negative events or some undefined cause, you know despondency when you experience it, even if you find it hard to describe.

Living with the Loss of a Loved One

Professor Lyle Dorsett shares his real life story of how he and his wife dealt with the sudden death of their 10-year-old daughter – and how they battled for their faith and marriage through tragedy.

What to Do When God Doesn’t Show Up

What happens when God doesn’t do what you expect him to do? How are you supposed to handle that? We get a hint from two stories in the Bible.

Helping Others Who Grieve

When people around us are grieving a loss, most of us don’t feel confident to know how to offer comfort. But you can really make a difference for a grieving person if you remember a few basic principles.

God’s Care in Times of Grief

In times of grief, God often seems distant and out of reach. But that’s more about what grief does to us than it is about God. The Bible promises a number of ways that God shows his care for us in times of loss.

Understanding Death

Most of us don’t like to think about death if we don’t have to. But to understand and overcome grief, it makes sense to have a wise perspective on death.