When Grief Compounds: Layers, Love, and the Family Left Behind

A reader asked if I would write more about grief. What unfolded over the course of our private exchanges was one of the most layered grief stories I have encountered – not because her experience is unusual, but because it is far more common than anyone talks about. This post is for her. And I suspect it is for more of you than any one of us might realize.

Simplifying “The Alarms of Prophecy: Elam in the Headlines” | By Request

This post explores the recent strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, through a biblical lens, highlighting parallels with Purim and the Book of Esther. It examines the fall of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the context of divine sovereignty, drawing connections to historical figures like Haman, Pharaoh, and Nebuchadnezzar. The post emphasizes patterns of God’s justice, divine reversal, and the enduring relevance of Scripture in understanding current events.