It is well with my soul

Lately, the hymn It is Well with My Soul has been on my mind. So, I thought I’d refresh my memory on the story behind it. This song was written in 1873 by Horatio Spafford (1828-1888), a successful Christian lawyer and businessman from Chicago. In addition to his thriving law practice, Spafford was also heavily … Continue reading It is well with my soul

Dealing with a Friend’s Grief: The Art of Saying Nothing

When someone is grieving over devastating loss, sometimes the best thing to say is nothing and the best thing to do is just being there.