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Grief Scripture Challenge: Worn Out and Weary? Jesus Understands.
Jesus promises that the burden He asks us to bear He will make bearable when we bring it to Him.

Melanie
Feb 73 min read
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Grief Scripture Challenge: When I Can't Trace His Hand, I Trust His Heart.
God does not always intervene.
But He always comes alongside.
He always offers comfort and promises that grief doesn’t last forever.

Melanie
Feb 53 min read
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An Invitation: Bereaved Mom Retreats 2025
 Bereaved moms can join me in a quiet setting for a weekend of rest, renewal and restoration through fellowship, Scripture and sharing.

Melanie
Jan 12 min read
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Holidays After Loss: Inviting Grief to the Christmas Table
Joy and sorrow both dwell in my soul and I cannot reveal one and hide the other. Â I may laugh and cry in the same moment.

Melanie
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Grief Journey: Why Friends Abandon Grievers
Why is it, when we need them most, many friends-and I mean really, truly FRIENDS-just can't hang in and hold on?

Melanie
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Holidays After Child Loss : Why I Need Grace From Family and Friends
A letter to family and friends that can help them understand (a little) what it's like to face holidays after child loss.

Melanie
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Holidays After Child Loss: Seven Practical Ways to Help Grieving Hearts
Here are seven practical ways to minister to your grieving friends this Christmas.

Melanie
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Grief Work: Forgiving Others
I’m learning to let go of offense.
Not only because it is too heavy to carry in addition to my grief, but because the Lord commanded it.

Melanie
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Developing Thicker Skin
I walked around like a giant nerve for the first weeks and months after Dominic left us. It didn’t take much for me to burst into tears.

Melanie
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Physical Manifestations of Grief
Even though I'm stronger, I still experience a constant and unrelenting level of stress that often makes even ordinary tasks difficult...

Melanie
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore-The Power of Presence
May we all have Poohs and Piglets that come sit with us when we are Sad, and Alone, and Not Much Fun To Be Around.

Melanie
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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God Will ABSOLUTELY Give You More Than You Can Handle
I’m passionate about getting Scripture right.
Because it’s not just unfortunate when we get it wrong, it can be downright dangerous.

Melanie
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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The Opposite of Faith Isn't Doubt
Doubt is not denial. If someone is asking questions, they are still seeking. Jesus invited honest questions.

Melanie
Sep 11, 20244 min read
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