loss

Grief is a universal human experience. Everyone experiences loss and, therefore, grief. However, there is relatively little understanding of “how” one should go about grieving.

Christopher Laurie, son of Greg and Cathe Laurie, was killed in a car accident in 2008. After 15 years, Greg Laurie continues to live in the tension of grief and hope.

A massive fire burned much of Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township, New Jersey, to the ground Monday night (March 20). More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze at the 1,000-member Assemblies of God church, which opened almost 50 years ago.

Grieving a loved one’s death is a long, often lonely, always painful process. Four key players stand out in my continued healing journey through grief.

Recently, a question about God and faith has been stirring in my heart, especially amid great tragedy and pain and loss: If he already knows the answer and has decided the outcome, why the need for prayer?

What an honest cry to God for help: “Why, God? Why does it seem like you’re not answering my prayers?” As he wrestles with this, David turns to Scripture, where God’s deliverance of His people is documented.

Bill Stephens, lead pastor of Ascent Community Church in Louisville, Colo., is one of 26 families from his church who lost a home in the Marshall Fire last December.

"Continue to walk with them—it's a journey they will be on for the rest of their lives."