grief

by Tanya Leech

If you attended church on Mother’s Day, you might recall the prayer not only thanking God for our mothers; but also, for women who are mother figures in our lives and those who may find Mother’s Day difficult.

Being with people who are dying can be uncomfortable, daunting and sad. We might worry about saying or doing the wrong thing. But even those with years of experience ministering to people who are dying say that discomfort or anxiety may always be present as we confront our own mortality.

by Rachel Schilling

Rachel and Pete Schilling were excited to be expecting their first child. But soon after their son’s birth, their ultimate joy turned to unbearable sorrow.