We’re excited to share what God did on our recent mission trip to Uganda. We just returned, and we’re so grateful for those of you who made it possible for us to go and comfort the widowed.

The holidays are coming, which can mean missing a loved one. Take care of yourself this season.

Come on board to help us if you have a heart for these folks!

HeartWork principles work in any language.

HeartWork principles work in any language.

Sometimes the loss of a loved one is very sudden and shocking. But other times, we have some warning, and we think we might be somewhat prepared.

How will I face Father’s Day when the father of our family is gone?

“It's constant. I had no idea how hard it would be. The depth of grief is astounding. Sometimes I feel like I can't even catch my breath.”

Therefore, I urge you brothers in view of God's mercy to offer your body as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you'll be able to test and approve what is God's will, His good pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1 & 2

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Fact: emotions are not facts.

The recently widowed person may feel like they are living in the wilderness and that it is a dry wasteland without their loved one. But God promises that in His mercy, He will create that pathway through the wilderness. And He won't just reroute that river He will create a river in the dry wasteland.

God gave us some amazing assignments and, of course, He has empowered us to reach many of those goals—but we still have more to go!

Here are some tips about what to do or say if you know someone who has lost their spouse.

We are moving full speed ahead with the work of The Widows Project!

“Creativity flows from Creator to creature through creation.”

Outside, we find the touch of the Creator – beauty. Look at that mountain. Look at the clouds behind it. What an Artist created that!

God comforts us. We comfort others. And that chain of comfort goes on and on and on for the glory of God!

Some people have asked, “What about marriage? Will I be married in heaven if my spouse has preceded me? Will they know me? Will I be special to them in heaven?”

Jesus will carry us, and He will bear away our griefs and our sorrows, whatever may be concerning us today. He knows, and He cares. And He’s powerful to help us.