Articles in 'Grief & Loss'
PRISONERS OF CHOICE
PRISONERS OF CHOICE
By Patti J. Smith
A look at abortion and incarcerated women and how it impacted their lives.
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You Were Made Out of Love
You Were Made Out of Love
By Cody Roth Music
The truth that you were made out of love by God who is Love triumphs over all despair, sin, and loss.
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TRAGEDY AND FAITH
TRAGEDY AND FAITH
By Patti J. Smith
The aftermath of a SIDS death.
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REFLECTION ON FORGIVENESS INSPIRED BY THE SONG WRITTEN AND SUNG BY TOBY MAC
REFLECTION ON FORGIVENESS INSPIRED BY THE SONG WRITTEN AND SUNG BY TOBY MAC
By Jean Smith
A reflection on forgiveness inspired by the Song "Forgiveness" written by Toby Mac
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God’s Words to the Childless Mother Today
God’s Words to the Childless Mother Today
By Katie Zalany
This day Jesus has some words for us hurting mothers and non-mothers alike: He loves us. He will be with us. He will not leave us orphans. He will come to us. No matter what.
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Are you a member of the BALM Squad?
Are you a member of the BALM Squad?
By Lynn Durham
How do people feel after their interaction with you? I hope they leave better.
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A PRESENCE EVERLASTS
A PRESENCE EVERLASTS
By J. L. Smyth
With the recent loss of my aunt, who was also my godmother, I have been reflecting about how much we miss our loved ones when they are no longer with us. Having grown up in New England, I draw inspiration from all of the seasons. This poem utilizes the winter theme as a vehicle to underscore the grief experience. In the midst of it all, our faith brings comfort and peace. Indeed, we are not alone.
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Winter’s Icy Grasp
Winter’s Icy Grasp
By J. L. Smyth
The winter season is an apt metaphor for when one feels completely alone. Indeed, the land is bare and dormant and life seems to be at a standstill. However, winter only lasts for a season. Then, comes the warmth of the spring sun with the promise of new life bursting forth. Not only do we experience the four seasons each year, but we also grow and change with the changing seasons of our lives.
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Easter Lessons from Loss
Easter Lessons from Loss
By Katie Zalany
The desire to gather, be all together, and be in union with one another is a God given desire born of eternity. Only in heaven can that union be truly fulfilled and satisfied. That’s what we hope for during this time of Easter. We hope and have renewed faith that we will rise again like Jesus and all be together in heaven again in perfect unity with one another.
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Always Winter, Never Easter
Always Winter, Never Easter
By Emma Savageau
In our areas of deepest hopelessness, Holy Saturday shows us what we can't see: Christ is not idle.
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The Way of the Cross and Resurrection - a Lenten Reflection for Good Friday
The Way of the Cross and Resurrection - a Lenten Reflection for Good Friday
By Lynn Durham
Thoughts to meditate on as you travel along the Stations of the Cross. Remembering Jesus' journey and considering what it means to us today.
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Cocooning – what’s so freighting about new life?
Cocooning – what’s so freighting about new life?
By Lynn Durham
Using everything to make you better - opportunities to change - to become more beautiful - even the women's prison.
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The Men Go First (Or Do They?)
The Men Go First (Or Do They?)
By Mary Beth Ellis
Do men really "go first" in Western society? How can women best express themselves-- and who's really in charge?
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My Dad's Living and Dying
My Dad's Living and Dying
By Lynn Durham
My dad showed us how to live our lives and was a role model for both - living and dying.
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The two most powerful words in Scripture
The two most powerful words in Scripture
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Sacred Scripture is full of promises, prophecies, miracles, repentance, and the life of Christ. Are there any words in Scripture more powerful than all the others? Yes...two of them to be exact. Just two words change everything.
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An LDS Chaplain on a Catholic Tour
An LDS Chaplain on a Catholic Tour
By Richard Horrell
This moving story recounts a touching moment during a church tour when an LDS chaplain shared a powerful experience he had at a Catholic Mass in Iraq. After feeling scared and worried about his family's safety, the priest gave him a small cross, which gave him comfort and hope. The story is a reminder that even in moments of fear and uncertainty, faith can bring us peace and strength.
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Trading in the American dream for One Far Better
Trading in the American dream for One Far Better
By Meritt Petrone
How one woman's health crisis called her to say no to the American dream and embrace God's dream for her life.
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