Kaleo San Diego Church

Four Facets of Biblical Grief

by Stephen Trout, 27 Jan 2009

The voices of grief are many, and they are among us. The word “grief” literally means pain, and pain is often connected to some significant change. In our times of painful sorrow, it’s comforting to know that our grief is no surprise to God. On the contrary, it’s something which Jesus is “deeply acquainted,” in a personal way (Isa. 53:3). A realistic look at how Jesus displayed his profound emotions of grief actually gives us great hope when it comes to wrestling with our experiences of sorrow.

From Unloved and Defeated to Accepted and Loved

I never had a real family, one that cares and loves unconditionally. Even as a newly wed, I felt loneliness, emptiness, and a deep rooted feeling that despite it all, I didn't want to be here anymore. Last December I overdosed on over the counter medications- I can't even tell you how many pills I took, all I knew was I didn't want to live anymore.

CSNY

by Mike Gunn, 26 Sep 2008

I saw Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) in 1976 in Springfield Massachusetts. I loved their music, and was excited to see them only to be let down by idiot fans who booed them, and threw bottles when they changed their set to acoustic wiping out some of their great songs like Ohio, Find the Cost of Freedom and Chicago, all anti-war songs that resonate with many of us till this day. I think that part of their appeal for me was their desire to not allow the status quo to reign, especially when it related to war.

Four Facets of Biblical Grief

by Stephen Trout, 27 Jan 2009

The voices of grief are many, and they are among us. The word “grief” literally means pain, and pain is often connected to some significant change. In our times of painful sorrow, it’s comforting to know that our grief is no surprise to God. On the contrary, it’s something which Jesus is “deeply acquainted,” in a personal way (Isa. 53:3). A realistic look at how Jesus displayed his profound emotions of grief actually gives us great hope when it comes to wrestling with our experiences of sorrow.

From Unloved and Defeated to Accepted and Loved

I never had a real family, one that cares and loves unconditionally. Even as a newly wed, I felt loneliness, emptiness, and a deep rooted feeling that despite it all, I didn't want to be here anymore. Last December I overdosed on over the counter medications- I can't even tell you how many pills I took, all I knew was I didn't want to live anymore.

CSNY

by Mike Gunn, 26 Sep 2008

I saw Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) in 1976 in Springfield Massachusetts. I loved their music, and was excited to see them only to be let down by idiot fans who booed them, and threw bottles when they changed their set to acoustic wiping out some of their great songs like Ohio, Find the Cost of Freedom and Chicago, all anti-war songs that resonate with many of us till this day. I think that part of their appeal for me was their desire to not allow the status quo to reign, especially when it related to war.