Grief Support / Widowhood

A Widowed Mother’s Day

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Today, I will most ardently miss the one who made me a mother. I will miss being celebrated by him. I will miss watching him teach our children to honor […]

Grief

Just After the Rest: Finding Value in the Silent Measures of Life

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A lifetime ago, I was a musician. In music, we call a pause a “rest.” We like that word, don’t we? Rest sounds like such a lovely thing—until you’re forced […]

But God / cancer / faith / Grief / Merchandise / Resources / Widowhood

Terminal? But God…

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Two-year cancer checkup = another clean bill of health 🙌🏻 However… That isn’t why I’m wearing this shirt today. I recently re-released this “God Can” shirt in honor of my […]

cancer / Child Loss / devotional / faith / Grief / Widowhood

God’s Heartbeat

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Our daughter was born with three heart defects. I would often lay with my ear pressed against her, so I could listen to her heart beat. It brought peace to […]

Grief / Thoughts Journal / Trauma / Widowhood

The Battle For Your Mind

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Oh, friends, the battle for our minds is fierce! The enemy slithers up, while you’re lying on a grave with the wind knocked out of you, and he whispers in […]

devotional / Easter / faith / Grief / hope / Resurrection

Sunday Isn’t Coming

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It’s Saturday. The most hopeless day in history. Hope personified is laying in a tomb, lifeless. The disciples are hiding, mourning the death of their friend and teacher, grieving over […]

faith / Grief / hope / Resurrection / Widowhood

Silent Saturday: When Immanuel Was No Longer With Us

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I often think about that Saturday between the crucifixion and the resurrection, when Jesus was in the tomb. I believe that must’ve been the saddest day in history. I can’t […]

Easter / faith / Grief / hope

The God Who Stays

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It’s easy to feel abandoned when the world moves on before we’re ready. We crave, hope, even pray for someone to come alongside and sit with us in our suffering! […]

Grief / Parenting / Solo Parenting / Widowhood

Self-Care for the Widow and Solo Parent

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Y’all, I’m tired! I’m so tired, my tired is tired! I very nearly fell asleep driving today. My body is telling me to REST! But self-care is often the last […]

child loss / faith / Grief / Grief Support / Resources / Solo Parenting / Thoughts Journal / Widowhood / Womanhood

Leighann McCoy Podcast

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Don’t miss this podcast episode with Audra Smith, The Pastor’s Widow. She has so much to share! https://www.prayerclinic.com/podcasts/the-leighann-mccoy-podcast/episodes/2149010337

Grief

Palm Sunday and My Fickle Heart

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Palm Sunday—our yearly reminder of how fickle we humans really are. On Sunday, Jesus was a hero and they were falling all over themselves to show Him honor and support. […]

faith / Grief / poetry / Poetry / Widowhood

HOW LONG?

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How Long, LORD? I feel like You’ve been silent even though I know You’re here.I know You’ve never left me, but I cannot feel You near.I don’t know why I’m […]