I discuss how serving others in our time of grief can bring us through with greater peace.

I talk about a book called "The Good Death" by Suzanne B. O'Brien

scriptures used:

Prov. 11:25

Actus 20: 34-35

Don't forget that Jesus said it's more blessed to give than to receive.

Based on John 6:20-21 where Jesus came walking on the water to the disciples in the storm.

I talk about 7 ways that inviting Jesus into our boat of grief can help us.

intro music by Rocky Grasser

Kathy can be reached at [email protected]

a review of how food and herbs give us comfort. I list some helpful herbs for grief.

books mentioned: The Box in the Closet Under the Stairs. A Family Cookbook by Ruth Ellinger

Scripture used 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

intro music by Rocky Grasser

kathy can be reached at [email protected]

Do you search for a deeper meaning in your grief? It is common to want to know the purpose of all the hurt.

Proverb 4:23 held the key for me in understanding this passion of the heart,

Listen to Rabbi Simon Jacobson explain what it is that is deeper than pain.

John Burkes book, "Imagine the God of Heaven," is discussed.

Intro music by Rocky Grasser

contact Kathy at [email protected]

Words can make or break us.

How words can be used in grief. Words for the grieving and words used as therapy..

scriptures used:

John 1:1

proverbs 30:5

Isaiah 55:11

1 Peter 1:25

Ann Voskamps book mentioned, One Thousand Gifts

Joy Dare can be found at https://annvoskamp.com/joy-dares/

grief newsletter can be found,

God in the Grief newsletter #3Go to this Sway

if you are interested in the letter send me an email at the address below.

intro music by rocky grasser

kathy can be reached at [email protected]

When we experience the awfulness of trauma and grief, we can diminish the pain that accompanies it by filling it with the awe of God.

scriptures used:

Psalms 4

Psalms 119;18

referenced Ann Voskamp's book, " One Thousand Gifts"

In grief, grace is necessary. It provides space for healing while being vulnerable. But grace says, you are still loved with all your brokenness.

4 places in grief you might need grace.

scriptures used:

Eph. 2:8-9

Titus 2:11

James 4:6

1 Peter 5:10

A Valentine's episode on the heart.

Out of the heart come all the issues of life, including sorrows and grief. I can't change what life brought to your heart that broke it, but I can tell you that a change in your heart can heal you.

Make today's purpose bigger than yesterday's regret.

5 pointers by Dr. Henry Cloud on hard truths about growth.

Tune into the holy spirit to guide you from regrets in the future.

Christmas and New Years info. How to have a better year in 2025. Bullet points given and thoughts on having room for grief in the holidays.

contact kathy @ [email protected]

intro music by Rocky Grasser