Feeling of Grief and Overwhelming Joy
Has a child ever wandered from you in the supermarket or a pet gotten loose in the neighborhood? The sinking feeling of worry and grief—that
Has a child ever wandered from you in the supermarket or a pet gotten loose in the neighborhood? The sinking feeling of worry and grief—that
In the devastating crime film Wind River (directed by Taylor Sheridan, Lionsgate, 2017), a man who has already lost his own daughter finds another young woman’s dead body
Loss impacts everyone, and we each manage it a little differently. The children’s show Bluey (season 1, episode 8, “Copycat,” directed by Joe Brumm, aired April 12,
“Like adults, children need space to express their wondering thoughts around death. They might share them through the stories they tell while playing, or through
It is common for communities to gather together in mourning when there is a natural disaster or large-scale tragedy that leaves the community feeling shattered
When John Newton lost his wife, Polly, his reaction was not what people expected. The next day he resumed his duties as a pastor, including
In the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home (directed by Jon Watts [Columbia Pictures, 2021]), Peter Parker realizes that the only way to save the multiverse
The M. Night Shyamalan thriller Signs (Buena Vista Pictures, 2002)is the story of a family fighting an alien invasion. Of course, the sci-fi adventure deals
In Richard Lischer’s memoir of his first pastorate, he tells the story of his second son Adam’s birth. Born big and robust, within hours he
Pain and guilt can lead to destructive behaviors. We cope with pain in several ways. Some people might turn to drugs and alcohol, self-harm, perfectionism,
There is the great challenge for us as we navigate the valleys of pain, death, suffering, and hardship: not to give ourselves over to fear,
Living with joy and hope amid pain requires an ability to live in tension. We can’t just deny the pain and pretend like all is
We must allow ourselves to fully experience and traverse the journey of grief, anger, or confusion in the wake of trauma, while also keeping ourselves
In an article for Her.meneutics, Megan Hill shares her experience getting to know older “church ladies,” who have persevered in the church through trials and
After Dylann Roof shot and killed nine members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Charleston, South Carolina,
In a memorial service for five slain Dallas police officers, former President George W. Bush spoke, saying, “Those of us who love Dallas