The Bible says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven….a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…” (Ecclesiastes 3) Can you almost hear the song by The Byrds circa 1965? And the Bible is true, of course. We…
As we continue to explore Grief or Relief today, please know that whatever your particular loss, God is near. He is the One who has the name of Comforter and Helper. His promise in His Word is to be near the broken-hearted and those who are crushed in their spirits. In fact, Jesus our Savior…
When the abuser dies, what do we feel? What are we supposed to feel? Is there a right answer? Is there more than one answer? Does God have any answers? Is it a time for grief or is it a time for relief that the abuse is over? Can we feel both at the same…
One Sunday morning in March, Glorie Christos (who was formerly known as Little Wife) sat down in her usual place in the church auditorium. She looked around at the gathered congregation wishing she could somehow connect. She noticed there was a guest speaker, actually the former pastor of the church. After a good time of…
“Mr. Big Man,” said the judge as she passed him two pieces of paper. Big Man looked up, reached out his big hand and took the papers from the judge with a confused look on his face. “Mr. Big Man, you’ve just been served. Glorie Christos, your request for a two-year plenary order of protection…
“Mom, when will we have a place to live?” “Soon, honey. I know we will find a place to live real soon. The Lord will help us. He always helps us. He already knows where our new home is and will be leading us there real soon.” Glorie Christos (who used to be known…
“I have a job interview! I have a job interview! Someone might want to give me a real job! Thank you Jesus for this amazing day! You are so good to us!” Little Wife was singing and dancing. The invitation for a job interview was the Miracle of the Day, and Little Wife couldn’t even…
Many women ask if they really need a Will if they don’t own any property. The answer is “yes!” Wills are about who or what you value. You want to make sure all of your possessions go to your proper heirs. You don’t want the Probate Court to decide it for you. You don’t…
Little Wife’s little knees were shaking. Her little hands were shaking. Her tiny little voice was shaking. “Ma’am, could you please speak up?” asked the judge. Little Wife looked behind her to the court advocate who had helped prepare her statement and other court documents. The court advocate nodded to Little Wife to continue. “Your…
“That was him, I know it was him,” Little Wife whispered to herself. She peeked into the rear view mirror of the rental car to catch another look at the car that had just passed her by. Big Man had mysteriously appeared at the scene of the car crash two days before. Her phone showed…