Author Archives: Liz Danielsen

Grief is complicated, and there are many variables to the grieving process which include the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. As I have sat and listened to many people in our support groups, they often share that they feel like they are going “crazy.” This is very real. They may be experiencing some very common Continue Reading >>

Easter is a beautiful reminder that all things are possible with God. May the joy of Easter live in your heart throughout the year ahead. Have a blessed and peaceful Easter knowing that the sacrifice Jesus made for you on the Cross is a reminder of His love. Because of the resurrection we have a Continue Reading >>

It is difficult to be around co-workers who may not seem to understand your loss and grief. Don’t be surprised if grieving affects your work habits. Staying focused on your work may not be easy. Remember that grief is powerful. Bring that need to God in prayer and share your need with others so they Continue Reading >>

If we were honest, all of us would admit that talking to a child about death is difficult. We don’t want children to be sad, or we are afraid that we will not be able to handle their reaction. Perhaps we may be concerned that we will say the wrong thing. I found that talking Continue Reading >>

Provide an open, honest atmosphere in which it is easy for your children to ask questions and express their thoughts and feelings. You have to understand how your children are interpreting their experience with your husband’s death. Asking them specific questions enables them to tell you what they are thinking and feeling. The questions need Continue Reading >>

You are the person that God created. You are loved by Him and although your pain is very real, in time, as you process your loss of this relationship, you will find purpose again. Your identity will change which can cause fear, and that is normal. There are many changes when one gets divorced. Some Continue Reading >>

Everyone this week is preparing for Valentine’s Day. It is another opportunity for us to send a card to those we love or are thinking about. It certainly is keeping the florist, candy makers and card stores busy as people are purchasing what they think will be just right for that special someone. Right now Continue Reading >>

This week we began our grief support groups. There are men and women who have taken the first steps towards healing for themselves.  They are not quite sure yet if healing will occur but they are willing to give it a try. What is normal and not normal in their grief journey is part of Continue Reading >>

I am watching the snow come down from my window. What a sight! It is always so beautiful when it first comes down. I am reminded of a scripture from Psalm 51:7 where it speaks of becoming clean as the Lord washes us and the result is that we will be whiter than snow. Wow, Continue Reading >>

Once again I see the benefit of others praying as we call out for prayer support. My husband Arvid was in physical pain throughout the night yesterday.   He finally admitted that he needed to be taken to the hospital.  So off we went early in the morning to the ER.  As they took tests Continue Reading >>

At Spiritual Care Support Ministries, we give support to those who are in search of healing. However, “support” can mean many different things to many different people. So to clarify what we do, I thought I would share with you using an acrostic of the letters to the word “Support.” This will better define the Continue Reading >>

I have begun a new journey in to the year 2016. I do not know what I will encounter but I know that I can trust the Lord to come along with me. How about you? Will you take this journey with me? Some things I do know. I struggle with pain from arthritis, blind Continue Reading >>

It was hard and almost impossible for you but cookies were made, some gifts were bought. You were able to attend some Christmas programs. You also made decisions to let the Lord lead you as you made decisions for yourself. You discovered that you did not have to do everything! Things could be different this Continue Reading >>

You have written up your list of who needs a gift for the holidays.  You are trying hard to talk yourself in to getting dressed so you can venture out to buy those gifts.  Wow, this is a lot harder than you thought.  Do you feel like going right back to bed?  The fact that Continue Reading >>

We are now in to the 9th day of December. How are you doing? I know, it is hard. You can hardly think straight and all you can think of is the losses in your life. Getting up to go to work or taking care of your family is about impossible. You may be wondering Continue Reading >>