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The purpose of this blog is to be a source of Bible-based, Jesus-centered encouragement on your journey after loss.

Comforting Words for Christians Who Have Lost a Baby: What to Say and What Not to Say

I hate when I hear on the news about another shooting. And it crushes my soul to read another story of a mama bereaved of her baby. So…How do we encourage people after a tragedy? What about when you personally go through something?

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Finding Joy and Hope in the Long Wait for Adoption: The Promises of God and His Character

Has heartbreak and waiting for adoption made you cynical? Have you wondered if there’s any hope for excitement and joy again?

We’ve been hoping to adopt for a while, and the wait has been long and wearisome.

I’ve tried to calm the pain by telling myself it’ll be worth it in the end. All the hard work and waiting in adoption will be worth it once I hold my child in my arms.

But is that the best thing to focus on?

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