How Writing Letters to Grief is Like Free Therapy for Your Grieving Process
Looking for free therapy for your grieving process? It took me years before I realized that I process my emotions through writing. When I started writing—both journaling and writing articles for publication—I discovered how therapeutic it could be to get my...
How to Pray According to the Bible: Practical Examples
Wondering how to pray according to the Bible? Perhaps this will help . . . I was in my early teens the first time I remember hearing it: “Whatever you ask in My name, I will do it . . .” – John 14:13a HCSB Surely that can’t be right, I thought. What if I asked for...
What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Loved One: Words to Comfort a Grieving Friend
Have you ever wondered what to say to someone who lost a loved one? I have. What can be said? Below are some helpful words to comfort a grieving friend. I don't know about you, but I can feel paralyzed when I try to think about what to say to someone who lost a...
Bible Verses for Comfort in Grief: Podcast Interview
Are you looking for Bible verses for comfort in grief? If so, I hope this podcast interview I recorded with Katie M. Reid from the Martha + Mary Show will be an encouragement to you: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN In it, we both read a few of our favorite Bible verses...
17 Sympathy Gift Ideas: Unique Bereavement Gifts for Someone Who Lost a Loved One
Looking for sympathy gift ideas? Here are several unique bereavement gifts for someone who lost a loved one. PIN THIS: Some affiliate links have been used in this post Gift cards, meal vouchers, or "grief groceries" Consider giving a gift card or meal...
Introducing TWO New Books! {Letters to Grief and 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times}
I've been keeping a secret, and it's time to finally let it out! Remember those DoubleMint gum commercials? Well this announcement feels a bit like one of those, because I'm thrilled to share that I have not one but TWO new books now available! Introducing Letters...
When is the Right Time to Share Your Story?
Whenever I speak on the topic of sharing your story, I inevitably get asked the questions, “How do I know it’s the right time to tell my story? What if I’m still living it? What if other people are involved in the story and they’re still alive and part of my life?”...
Bad Reasons to Share Your Story
If you feel compelled to share your story, it's always important to pause and first ask yourself why. There are numerous good and even great reasons to share your story . . . but there are also some bad reasons to share your story that may sneak into your heart and...
31 Books by Authors of Color
Welcome to the series, 31 Books by Authors of Color. This series is written in conjunction with the 2022 edition of the annual 31-Day Writing Challenge, hosted by Five Minute Friday. Learn more about the challenge here. Within the 31-Day Writing...
All That We Carried: Book Review
I adored Erin Bartels' first book, We Hope for Better Things. It was gorgeous. As soon as I saw that her second book released, I snatched it up and devoured that one as well. While very different from her first novel, The Words Between Us was also delightful. So...