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Reflections on Loss

February 25, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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Take Heart

If you feel discouraged or defeated by the sorrows and trials of life, there is one who knows your pain and wants to give you peace in the midst of it all. Jesus tells us to take heart, because he … Continue reading →

January 30, 2019
by Tricia Osterholm
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Deep Waters

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2 You may find yourself feeling very alone as you try to cope with a loss. The pain can be overwhelming, and it’s hard to imagine that anyone … Continue reading →

June 30, 2018
by Tricia Osterholm
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Our Strength

Distressful times will come. In those moments, we discover our own strength to be inadequate. Other people fail us, for we all have weaknesses. Death may separate us from our loved ones that we once relied on. We feel alone, … Continue reading →

September 18, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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Help in Time of Need

So many people around us are hurting, quietly trying to cope with their struggles on their own. Most of us are well-practiced at covering up our feelings, and are uncomfortable sharing our difficulties with others. Whatever trials we are experiencing, … Continue reading →

August 23, 2017
by Tricia Osterholm
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“Let us not be surprised when we have to face difficulties. When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger, let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every … Continue reading →