grieving hearts.

January 7, 2015January 6, 2015 by Kathleen Moulton

But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve like other people who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring those who have died with him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

This scripture is often read at memorial services. It is a wonderful promise for those who have lost a loved one. It transcends our limited understanding of time and helps us to remember there is more to come. Hope keeps us going.

But sometimes, people think that if you’re a Christian, you will not grieve at all, or at the very least, minimally. A time table is established and if you’re not where they think you should be in the grieving process, eyebrows are raised.

No one would expect a person with a broken leg to walk, but some expect a broken heart to beat the same.

I was strong in my faith before my son died and I continued strong in my faith. The above scripture is real to me. But I am not the same person I was. I feel the limitations. They are subtle, but I know they’re there. It doesn’t affect my belief in God’s promise.

I’m human and I am limited. And I’m okay with that.

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waiting.

January 5, 2015January 4, 2015 by Kathleen Moulton

Laying below the frozen earth there is life.

At first glance, something may look barren.

Or hopeless.

Or impossible.

But since the beginning of time, the earth has been constant …

revealing the predictability of God’s creation, giving us hope.

If God cares for the earth, how much more does he care about you?

Winter doesn’t last forever.

A new day is coming. Wait for it!

not alone.

January 2, 2015January 1, 2015 by Kathleen Moulton

I’m not going to tell you this year will be better.

It might not be.

But I can tell you that you are not alone as you face a new year.

The Bible says this:

Never will I leave you;

never will I forsake you.

So we say with confidence,

The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?

When we’re faced with trouble, sadness, disappointment – no matter what it is – we can be sure God is with us.

I know this to be positively true. The darkest time in my life was when I lost my son at age 24. They say losing a child is the worst thing.

It is.

You have to believe in someone bigger than yourself.

And when you do, there are surprises along the way – like love notes just for you – from your Heavenly Father.

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The Ten Commandments of Not Making Things Worse

January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by Kathleen Moulton ♥ 2 Comments

One of the purposes of my blog is to be honest. Please do not read further if you tend to be opinionated or offended easily.