Psalm 34:18

If something is broken, we throw it away. If we don’t need something any longer or it’s damaged, we throw it away. What about people? In past generations and even today (to some extent)……

It is easy during times of trials and difficulty to forget the value of brokenness. Not many people would choose to be burdened with heartache or disappointment, but few that go through suffering fail to realize some value from those times…after the trial has passed.…

A written prayer for when you are so broken-hearted you don’t know what to pray. This is especially helpful when you are living in Overwhelmed Land.…

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” -Psalm 34:18, NASB Metaphors, while being imperfect approximations, often can help us grasp difficult and complex truths conveying both intellectual and emotional freight with vivid imagery. Here’s my shot on explaining by metaphor why focusing on forgiveness first after adultery is cruel: Imagine … Continue reading “Lock the doors, grieve the loss, and don’t be a jerk!”…

We often focus on those who have been victims of abortion – innocent babies, of course, and their mothers. But we rarely hear about how this tragedy affects dads. These “forgotten fathers” often bottle up their emotions, including grief, depression, anger and guilt – all of which can escalate to self-destructive behavior if they don’t seek counseling.…

Psalm 34:18:“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."Are you going through a tough time right now? Breakups have a way of shaking the very foundation of our self-esteem. The emotions are raw, the thoughts are a chaotic jumble, and you may find...…

We often focus on those who have been victims of abortion – innocent babies, of course, and their mothers. But we rarely hear about how this tragedy affects dads. These “forgotten fathers” often bottle up their emotions, including grief, depression, anger and guilt – all of which can escalate to self-destructive behavior if they don’t seek counseling.…

Grief is lonely. The tragedy of another school shooting on Valentines Day has our nation grieving. I cannot imagine the horror of this nightmare in the hearts and minds of so many parents, sibling……

Many of us have experienced real loss over the last year and a half. And in that loss there is grief. But is it a grief we acknowledge to ourselves, to God? I’ve talked and prayed for a good……

Psalm 34:18 reminds us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit, offering comfort and hope.…