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If you are new to our site, this blog is sort of a hodge podge of our ministry and family life, and whatever else God lays on my heart to share. The Home Page above will link you to our Sufficient Grace Ministries page. You can read more about the 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and the outreaches of this ministry whose mission is to offer comfort and hope to grieving parents. The Blog button brings you to the page you are currently reading, featuring a variety of subjects...some ministry updates, some family news, and some biblically-based encouragement. The Walking With You page is a place for bereaved parents who have lost a baby or child to find encouragement and hope. It is an online support group created so that families would know they are not walking this path alone. On the Dreams of You Shop page, you can learn more about the products and services we offer, place an order, or sponsor a family. The Encouraging Women blog is a work in progress. There, we hope to offer biblically-based encouragement to all women. The Resource page has been newly updated with a list of resources that are helpful for grieving parents. Our blogroll is also located on this page. Thank you so much for visiting our site. Blessings to you...

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Depression and Loneliness ~ UPDATED ~



UPDATED: Walking With You post is now up...click the above picture/button to read what God's word reveals about depression and loneliness...Add your thoughts to the Blog Frog discussion on the sidebar on this page, too.

Each lesson in the Threads of Hope study covers so much material...so many scriptures, thoughts to ponder, so many emotions to sort through. I wasn't sure how that would all come out and fit into a weekly blog post. And, I'll admit, I think this study would be better to do in person with a small group or a live online meeting like Kristie is doing it.

To make things a little easier, I'm breaking this lesson into two weeks. We will talk about depression and loneliness this week and guilt and fear on next Thursday's Walking With You. If you already have your post ready and you did the entire lesson, that's O.K....just link the same post this week and next week. And, we will get around to encourage you. I hope you will take the time to read everyone's post and encourage one another. And, I'm sure everyone would appreciate feedback, even if you're not in the study, but find something is resonating with you or leaving you wondering. Our goal is to encourage one another and lift each other in prayer. Not place a burden on one another.

Even if you aren't in the study, and aren't a grieving mom...but would like to share thoughts on depression or loneliness, we'd love to hear your input. If you wanted to be in the study and feel that you aren't able, but would like to join in the discussion, I'd love to hear what's on your heart, too. And maybe we can encourage one another at The Blog Frog on my sidebar to the right. I'm going to start a discussion there, and I'd love to have anyone participate. I think we all could use some encouragement. I think it would really help others to know they are not alone.

The Walking With You Post will be up later today. Click here to read it: Walking With You.

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