If you live long enough, you're going to have to say goodbye to someone. We all intellectually know this. But when a loss does come, especially one we weren't expecting - like the sudden death of a loved one or a terminal diagnosis - the grief can overwhelm us. So what do we do when grief doesn't go away and sorrow overtakes us?

I think sometimes as Christians, we give short shift to the need to process grief. And we good Southern Christians can be the worst at putting on a happy face, the "Suck it up Buttercup everything is fine," outward appearance. It's like we think saying we're struggling with grief is wrong, or that by admitting we're having a rough time somehow means we don't have enough faith. Steve has helped hundreds of patients and their families navigate end-of-life decisions, and he helped me gain a better understanding of grief and its rightful place in God's order for our lives.

Listen to my podcast interview with Steve Severs for help and healing during seasons of grief.

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