Rather than pushing grief aside, how can we make space for it?  This week, Heather Lobe Johnson is joined by Thelma Nienhuis, author of Quiet Assurance: Meditations on Peace for the Grieving Heart. Thelma shares about her own story of lingering grief (in the loss of her mother at a young age, infertility, and spousal caregiving). In this episode, Thelma also: <ul> <li>helps us find new language to address our grief</li> <li>talks about Scripture, lament, and God's heart for our hurt</li> <li>shares how grief and joy can coexist</li> <li>gives examples of how we can walk alongside those who are hurting (long-term systems of support)</li> </ul> Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3lFqGF4">Quiet Assurance: Meditations on Peace for the Grieving Heart</a> (amazon affiliate link)</li> <li>Connect with Thelma on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thelmanienhuis/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Follow Thelma on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/lifeastwo/">Facebook</a></li> </ul> Connect with host Heather Lobe Johnson for prayer or more daily encouragement on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/heatherlobejohnson/">@heatherlobejohnson</a>.

Episode 14- How to care for your heart at the holidays

When you've walked through fire, what does it look like to sift through the ashes and faithfully wait for God to bring the beauty He promises? "Take These Ashes" explores broken relationships, grief, forgiveness, anger, trauma and how God's redemption often looks different than what we pray or hope to see unfold. Episodes include personal conversations and the voices of experts to help guide you to healing through your own hard stories.