Finding Purpose Again
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Our Circumstances Are Not Our Identity
You are a widow, but you are also so much more. You are still loved, chosen, gifted, needed, and held securely by God. You still have something meaningful to offer. You still have opportunities to love, serve, grow, and experience… Continue reading
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Podcast
A podcast about ministry to widows and Donna Coffey’s background. Continue reading
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Transformation
While you can’t go back and be exactly how you were before the death of your husband, God can transform your life into something beautiful that’s beyond your imagination. Continue reading
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Life in Ruins
When I traveled to Israel a few years ago, I was privileged to walk through many ancient sites among the ruins of palaces, temples, stadiums, cities, and all sorts of structures. Some parts had crumbled, some sections were still standing,… Continue reading
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Losing Ourselves
Your life may never look like it once did before becoming a widow, but your story isn’t over! There is hope! There is healing! There is purpose! Embrace your new life. Continue reading
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Like an Eagle
This morning I drove through a country road near my home & a bald eagle flew low across the road right in front of me. Such a beautiful sight as I was able to watch him soar for a bit.… Continue reading
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There Is Hope
Our lives can look and feel hopeless at times. The grief weighs us down; bearing responsibilities on our own becomes too heavy; the loneliness overtakes us; the silence envelopes us; our future looks bleak and uncertain; the total upheaval of… Continue reading
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Widow “Anniversary”
Death anniversaries are tricky. They are actually two-fold: the date our loved one breathed their last breath here on earth AND the moment our lives changed forever. On August 13, 2013, I awoke in the early morning hours to discover… Continue reading
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Keep Stepping Forward
I have a local group of widows & widowers that I meet with once a month at our local library. Today marks 2 years of this group so it was a time of celebration & reflection. I gave them this… Continue reading
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Summer Suggestions
Earlier this week I posted about summer grief triggers. While those moments that spark memories & sometimes sadness inevitably come, I’ve learned that we must be intentional in creating life situations to bring ourselves joy despite our circumstances. Here are… Continue reading