by Georgia Shaffer | May 3, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
In the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day a lot of emotions are stirred. Many moms deal with prodigal children, strained relationships, infertility, illness, or loss and grief. You may awaken each day with the belief that nothing will ever improve. When Mother’s Day...
by Georgia Shaffer | Apr 14, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
We can find a blossom of hope in grief even when it feels elusive, or impossible. While a part of grief is everlasting, eventually our time of endless weeping and deep mourning does come to an end. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that we can find hope, new life,...
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 30, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
“I’m looking for a woman who loves Jesus more than she loves me. I don’t want to be idolized; I’ve already experienced the problems that causes.” My mouth dropped open. I was interviewing a handsome, well-educated single man at a conference. “Wow!” I said, thinking...
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 16, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
There are times when the aches in our souls are so deep and crippling that we wonder, what do I do when the pain becomes unbearable? We live in a culture that believes if there is pain, there is a cure for it. So, we often have the mentality that there has to be...
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 2, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
“I always thought grieving was only for the death of someone. I never realized that I would go through the process of grief with other losses as well.” Sophia was 23 years old and heard me speak about growing through the changes we don’t choose. She expressed her...
by Georgia Shaffer | Feb 15, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to become consumed by the horrible pain we’ve experienced in past relationships. It’s also a potentially dangerous time if we recently faced breakup pain. We’re tempted to search for anyone who will ease our pain. Someone who will hold us...
