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Good Grief & the Trials of Rebuilding
As we head into another holiday season, I find myself reflecting on the painful subject of grief. If you’re like me, the holidays have a way of triggering lots of…
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A Lesson from Jesus in Handling Grief
I’m not an expert on the subject of grief by any means – far from it. Yet recently several friends have had loved ones die suddenly and unexpectedly. I’ve found…
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The Cure for Bone-Deep Pain
I once met a man who had become addicted to prescription painkillers. “That must be terrible,” I empathized. “Where is your pain located?” I expected the man to tell me…
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I’m Sorry for Your Losses
When my dad died recently, I was greeted everywhere by the same condolences, “I’m sorry for your loss.” Well, my dad was 94-years-old and in failing health before his death,…
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Speeding Up Your Recovery
Although I’m grateful for all the good accomplished through the Recovery Movement over the years, I get perturbed by its tendency to assign people to long-term victimhood. The philosophy seems…