Beautifully Broken

Do you ever find yourself being angry at God because of the loss in your life? Or maybe you're taking your anger out on your children or other people in your life. The good news is that God is big enough to handle your anger because God is perfected love! Walking around with anger only causes resentment and bitterness. It's time to let go of the anger and embrace the love God has for you...

The dreaded question of what to do with our spouses belongs after they are gone. How soon do we part with them or do we keep them a year? Two years? Forever? It's so tempting to compare ourselves to others who have gone through the same experience and wonder if we are doing it right or wrong. It's hard to find comfort in the midst of this chaos, but believe it or not, there is comfort to...

Have you ever heard someone say, "Well, I guess all we can do now is pray," as if it were our final option in taking action? Prayer should be our first option to go to and our last (and our middle!) God is a big God with a very special and unique plan for your life, but how will you ever know if you don't ever talk with Him?  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Is there a day in your life that you sometimes dread as a widow? Or maybe a task, like going out to dinner alone that you set for yourself to conquer? Today we discuss how to get through these days and push past the fear and what God says about it.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.i...

Losing a spouse can sometimes feel like love has walked out of your life. I often feel like Cinderella in reverse, which makes for a pretty sad story. However, there is a love that is unfailing and unconditional. And, if we open our hearts and minds to it, we never know the squeezes and winks we might get from it. 😉 Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengra...

It feels like loneliness is inescapable for the widow and widower. So how do we get through it, grow from it and move forward away from it? The good news is that we have a good God who promises to meet all our needs! Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ https...

John 11:35 "Jesus wept." It's the shortest scripture in all the Bible and yet so powerful. It wasn't until I experienced my deepest sorrow that I fully understood the impact of this verse. Jesus, the Creator of the Universe, has felt the sting of death as well. How awesome that God knows and understands even the biggest pain of our souls.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: h...

Sometimes, the smallest of traditions we do with our spouse, that now we do alone, can be the hardest to face. Whether it's big like the holidays or vacations, or small like making the bed together, facing these alone can sometimes send us spiraling. We discuss some tips and scripture on how to get us through doing traditions without our spouse.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://w...

The devastation of widowhood often leaves me feeling broken. I love that in scripture, God says if you'll let Him, He wants to put you back together. No, you won't ever look the same, but He has something new and blessed for your future.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.in...

How do we trust God when it feels like we are tumbling around on the spin cycle of life? God does ask us to trust Him and He doesn't just leave it there - He says He has a plan and a purpose for our lives; even after the death of our spouse.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.ins...

I think because death is so final, we are often left feeling guilty. Guilty about the way we handled things, left things, said things or even what we didn't say to our loved one. How do we surrender the guilty feelings and allow God to help us walk in freedom? Join us today as we discuss how God wants to set us free from our guilt.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

It's the little things that I think I miss the most. The simple joy of being able to hold my husbands hand through the good times and the bad. God has something to say about this simple act of holding hands and how He is there for us in the big things and the little things too.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.ro...

Unbelievable, there are only 85 day until Thanksgiving and 116 till Christmas! With these holidays around the corner, we have learned the best way to tackle them is to prepare for them. Lori dives into her deeply emotional story of surviving the holidays.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https:...

What does God mean in Isaiah 45:3 when He says He will give us the treasures of darkness? Can we really find any treasures walking through the darkest part of our life?  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ https://www.instagram.com/sharonengram/ Find our boo...

It seems like there is never enough peace in the widow's life and finding peace can be hard. Where do we find the peace to comfort our broken and aching hearts and how do we get more of it in our lives?  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ https://www.i...

Anxiety is something all of us widow's can identify with at some point in our journey. But God tell us to put all of our worries and anxiety on Him. What does it look like to be able to do that? Join us today as we talk through giving God all our anxieties.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: ...

Have you ever struggled with the question of why did God allow your spouse to die? I have asked this question a million times! After much prayer and wrestling with God, I have reached some conclusions. Join us this week as we tackle the question of the why.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  http...

Sharon and Lori discuss the new season of widowhood and a new take on a verse. You CAN do this new season called widowhood!  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ https://www.instagram.com/sharonengram/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/...

Being a widow can leave us feeling desperate; in need of a healing touch from Jesus. Lori and Sharon discuss Mark 5 and the desperate women found in this scripture and how Jesus can still heal you with a miracle in your life today!  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lori...

I know this concept sounds ridiculous in the realm of widowhood, but when we change our perspective from grieving, loss or even feeling like a victim to one of thankfulness for the things we have in our lives, we can feel the hope that God wants us to have. I would even go so far as to say that as someone who has experienced deep loss, we, above all people, should be so thankful for what still rem...

What do we do with all the fear we face as a widow? Life can seem so overwhelming and fear can make us feel out of control in our lives. Lori and Sharon discuss how scripture and God have helped them find peace and not fear. TALK TO US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: sharonengram https://www.instagram.com/sharonengram/ Instagram: lorirohlinger https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/?hl=en Facebook: s...

This message is about how God can take your broken life and make it into something beautiful. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buJFlpilP7c FIND MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Widowhood-40-Devotions-Hope/dp/1646456688/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YLX75R5MID7A&keywords=surviving+widowhood&qid=1648648874&sprefix=surviving+widowh%2Caps%2C989&sr=8-1 TALK WITH ME ON SOCIA...

Our life changes so much when we become widows. What does "normal" change look like? What should we change and what should we leave the same? Sharon and Lori answer these questions and also talk about what God has to say about the change in your life.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our...

Lori and Sharon discuss what's it's like to walk with grief and how scripture can help give us hope.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-devotions-of-hope/

Sharon and Lori talk about the widow's fog and some things to avoid while dealing with it. They also talk about some great scripture to inspire you during this time of feeling lost. Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-devo...