October 8, 2019
by Sheree and Joey Phillips
| Tags: gospel-centered counseling, wisdom, obedience, forgiveness, grief
The internet is buzzing with an example of forgiveness that has the world gazing into a very private and likely complicated situation that is certainly deserving of amazement.
"I want the best for you, because I know that's exactly what Botham would want you to do. And the best would be: give your life to Christ. I'm not going to say anything else. I think giving your lif...
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August 17, 2018
| Tags: Death, Suffering, trials, grief, loss
I hoped I could avoid him today.
But, no.
I have learned to recognize his approach.
Before I saw his dark grey cape and steeley eyes
My stomach tightened,
And I knew the stabbing pain in my heart would soon follow.
"No! Not this time! I can't take you anymore!" I muttered
To myself, not wanting
To give him the pleasure of knowing I saw him.
Confident yet q...
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August 16, 2018
| Tags: Death, Shame, grief, loss, sadness
The day after I learned my brother Jon's lifeless body had been found in his bed, I walked into a small "comfort food" restaurant. I don't like eating alonewell, I don't like doing much of anything alonebut that day it seemed like the right thing to do.
As I walked into the room I saw two ladies in a booth, hands clasped, and praying. Tears welled. Seeing them praying rem...
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August 15, 2018
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| Tags: Death, grief, loss, sadness
Death is unpredictable. Sometimes it provides wearisome warnings that create deep longings for relief for the loved one who is wasting away before our eyes. Other times it comes like a sudden thunder storm that finds us running for cover from the shocking loss.
On Saturday, August 4, 2018 my younger brother, Jon Mark, left suddenly and I am reeling. I keep reading our las...
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