Christmas
Grief Relief
Christmas can be especially painful for those grieving a loved one. In this episode, Sharon Betters shares honest journal entries from her first Christmas without Mark and the practical and spiritual “grief relief” moments that helped turn her heart toward Jesus. She offers meaningful ways you can support grieving friends and gentle encouragement for anyone longing for what once was during a season that’s supposed to feel joyful.
Please share with those who are grieving and those who love them.
Daily Treasure Devotions
Here are links to the grief relief resources shared in this week of devotions:
I invite everyone to listen to Preparing for Christmas in the Darkness of Grief, a conversation between Chuck and me.
Grief can be so debilitating that it blinds you to God's presence. Many who grieve struggle to face the sudden loss, much less embrace it and rest in it…
Dr. Chuck F. Betters preached this series Surprised by Suffering, shortly after Mark’s death. Perhaps these messages are designed to comfort and encourage you in your own grief journey.
Listen to the intimate interview with Chuck and Sharon Betters as they talk about the loss of their son, Mark.
We don’t know what we don’t know. My friend, Vaneetha Risner knows grief and shares how to help the hurting during the holidays.
Help & Hope stories of other who have face grief and share their journey to encourage you.
GRIEF SHARE: Find comfort for the season with: Surviving the Holidays.
While this article is written for people coming alongside grieving people, Nancy Guthrie’s insights can help grieving people better understand conflicting emotions.
Are you stuck in your grief journey? Consider counseling with a biblical counselor. Check out Anchored Hope online biblical counseling services.
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On Christmas Eve and day, our first Christmas without Mark, I wrote in my journal: Well, Lord, here I am. Christmas Eve. Running until I drop. Trying not to think…