“Yet there is a way of remembering sorrow, which brings no blessing, no enrichment which does not soften the heart, nor add beauty to the life. There is an unsubmissive remembering which brings no joy, which keeps the heart bitter, which shuts out the sunshine, which broods over losses and trials. Only evil can result…… Continue reading Unsubmissive Remembering
Category: Grief Quotes
The Most Important Thing
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house: And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead;…… Continue reading The Most Important Thing
Inconsolable: “A Villequier” by Victor Hugo
Nothing cheery about this rather long poem and some thoughts here may not be strictly biblical but I love how the words are put together to describe the depth and complexity of the pain of child loss. “Do not be irritated that I am like this,O my God! this wound bled for so long!The anguish…… Continue reading Inconsolable: “A Villequier” by Victor Hugo
Storms of Bereavement
“Jesus Christ is no security against storms, but He is perfect security in storms. He has never promised you an easy passage, only a safe landing.” Oh, set your sail to the heavenly gale, And then, no matter what winds prevail, No reef can wreck you, no calm delay; No mist shall hinder, no storm…… Continue reading Storms of Bereavement
A Different Kind of Love
“Our vision is so limited we can hardly imagine a love that does not show itself in protection from suffering. The love of God is of a different nature altogether. It does not hate tragedy. It never denies reality. It stands in the very teeth of suffering. The love of God did not protect His…… Continue reading A Different Kind of Love
‘Angry at God’ by Joni Eareckson Tada
Joni Eareckson Tada on Doubting God’s Goodness Excerpts: “Although so many so-called Christian therapists will try to convince you that it’s okay to lay it all out and vent your anger against God full force. Some will even tell you that you need to forgive God… friend that is the wrong advice. Never cast aspersions on His…… Continue reading ‘Angry at God’ by Joni Eareckson Tada
You Can Trust Him. 