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4 Additional Griefs when Someone You Love Dies—And How to Find Hope Again
This article contains pieces of my laments from after my son died: anguish, guilt, doubt, fear, and learning to walk again.
I try to capture the experience of each affliction to help normalize the “crazy” you may be feeling. Then I try to help you with the harder part of lament—the part where you choose to trust.
Waffle Wisdom: God is Bigger Than Your "But"
Two things can be true at once: your heart is called to help and also you feel overwhelmed.
Just don’t let your “but” get in the way.
Am I Called to Missions?
Place your “yes” on the table. The missionary sending cohort can prepare you to place it on the map.
A Few of Our Favorite Things
In anticipation of this year's celebration, we asked the staff and churches who attended what their favorite parts of last year's event were. Here's what they had to say.
Pastor Appreciation—The Inside Scoop
Ever wondered what pastors do? Or what it's like to be a pastor? Josh Ellis gives us the inside scoop for Pastor Appreciation Month.
Faithfulness + Fun: Mission Centers' 60th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate with us all God has done through MIssion Centers of Houston over the last 60 years!
What Difference Does Faith Make?
As we reach the end of life,our attitude towards faith in Christ absolutely matters.
When Grief Comes to Church: Grief and the Individual
How does grief impact an individual? How can we minister in and amongst deep tragedy in our churches?
What is Mindfulness and How Should Christians Relate?
Mindfulness has become popular throughout our culture, but how should Christians think about it?
Why Does Worldview Matter for Students?
They are bombarded by messages that are contrary to the way of Jesus. So how do they know what to believe about things like sexuality and gender and other cultural issues? And how they can summon the courage to stand up for what they believe?