When the storm comes, you see which trees have deep roots. The shallow ones topple fast. But the rooted ones—they may bend, they may lose
Category: Grief and Mourning
For loss, mourning, and life after heartbreak.
When Songs Turn Bitter: Amos and the Lesson of Justice
We don’t always think of shepherds as prophets. But Amos was not a man of titles or polished training. He was a shepherd, a farmer,
Black Americans Reshaped Our Lives and Our Country Through Faith
I thoroughly enjoy and grow from global conversations. When it comes to Black Americans, something gets lost. There is a thought that Black American Christians
Why does sexual abuse have such a spiritual impact on its sufferers?
Diane Langberg, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Leader, Global Trauma Recovery Institute, answers questions related to her talk “The Spiritual Impact of Sexual Abuse and Other Trauma”
🌿 How Does Prayer Change the Brain’s Wiring?
When people talk about prayer, they often describe peace, clarity, or feeling “held.” But what if those feelings are more than emotion? What if prayer
💛 If I Can’t Forgive or Am Not Ready, Does That Mean I’m Failing My Faith?
Some women have been told since girlhood that forgiveness is the only proof of faith.That good women forget.That holy women move on.That spiritual women never
When Empathy Is Misused
Reflection:There’s a growing message in the world that says we must extend empathy—even to those who openly despise us, speak harm against us, or plan
Precious Lord, Take My Hand: Thomas A. Dorsey’s Song of Sorrow and Faith
There are some hymns that do more than soothe the spirit—they become anchors in storms, prayers set to melody, companions in the dark valley of
Gratitude to Richard Smallwood
Lord, we stand in awe. We lift Your name with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Richard Smallwood — a man who put
When Grieving Mothers Are Punished: Why Survivors and Pregnant Women Are Afraid to Ask for Help Now
According to KTRE/KLTV and the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, Tamisha Cheyniece Drake, 33, of Lufkin, Texas, was arrested after deputies say she dug up the