
A Story of Murder and Forgiveness
“Nothing could have prepared 16-year-old Brooks Douglass for the future that lay before him. Brooks grew up in a loving family in a
My life goals include defending the freedom to grieve, protecting joy, inspiring faith, finding beauty in a broken world, and walking beside others during life’s difficult journeys.
When it comes to the end of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even a national tragedy, we are often told we need “closure.” But while some people do find closure for their pain and grief, many more feel closure does not exist and believe the notion only promises false hopes.
When we enter a space of grief, what do we need to do to return to a space of joy? Do we need closure?

“Nothing could have prepared 16-year-old Brooks Douglass for the future that lay before him. Brooks grew up in a loving family in a

Some winters can be long. As with all seasons, there is beauty to be found in winter. However, the cold, ice, snow, and

When bad things happen in our lives or when we hear of tragedies in the news, it can be hard to know how