Mend Ministries

Welcome! Mend is excited to get started September 9th! We will be going through the book " When God Sees Our Tears"   by Cindi McMenamin . Join us as we venture through life's tough spots, learning about our grief and how we can thrive in the difficult journey of life! We will be meeting at a NEW location. We will be at Fellowship Bible in the Annex building. As soon as I get a map, I'll upload it here. Mark your calendars for September 9th!

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* This is the second part of a 2 part blog on suffering. You can find the first one here You may be wondering how in the world there could be any bright side to suffering.  Even as I type these words- I cringe a little even putting the word bright and suffering in the same sentence. However, as any person who has gone through a life changing difficulty knows, if you aren’t able to make the situation any better, at some point you have to move forward, and this means looking for the joys in the darkest of moments even if you don’t want to. I write these next few things knowing that not every person has felt this way or will experience these changes. In every situation, we have a choice. When we fight through the tears and shock of unexpected pains, we ultimately have to decide how we are going to handle what life throws at us. These are a few of the most beautiful aspects of suffering: 1. You can become a fruit bearer in your pain After tragedy strikes do you find ...

*This is part 1 of a 2 part blog about the dark and bright sides of suffering 
This is intended for two reasons. First, to allow those who have gone through or are currently going through suffering, the ability to identify with others who have felt the same way they have. Second, to bring light to those family, friends, and acquaintances who could benefit from understanding what may be going on to those around them experiencing hard times. These are what I have found to be some of the hardest parts of suffering in relation to the wounds in motherhood. 
1. Long after the phone calls, meals, warm hearted texts, and well wishes end-your pain continues.             In my own experience and in speaking with other women in their journeys, I have noticed a trend. Upon the initial shock of tragedy, when support tends to be at its highest, you may be feeling strong.  You may be feeling like you are able to get ...