Ministry Practice

My pastor’s son just told him he’s an atheist – and suddenly I looked at my 12-year-old and realized he can quote scripture but can’t answer a single “why” question. It was 10:32 PM on a Wednesday when Pastor Mike told our small group. His son Daniel. Homeschooled through high school. Memorized entire books of the Bible. Now a sophomore at a Christian college, telling his dad that “faith is intellectually dishonest.” Pastor Mike’s voice […]

The stages of grief, often described by the Kübler-Ross model, are denial,  anger,  bargaining,  depression, and  acceptance.  These are not necessarily linear, and individuals may experience them in different orders or not at all.  They offer a framework for understanding the emotional process of mourning a loss.    Here’s a more detailed look at each stage:   Denial: This initial stage serves as a buffer, protecting the individual from the full impact of the loss. It’s a