by Yvonne Ortega | Mar 2, 2015 | Grief, Illness
“When do you think your publishing house will be able to release my book?” I asked the publisher over the telephone. I knew the date I wanted, but I waited to hear what she would tell me. “May 1,” she answered. I clapped and cheered. I thanked God for giving me the...
by Yvonne Ortega | Aug 25, 2014 | Divorce, Grief
Psalm 25:17: “The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.” A woman confided that she struggles with grief since the loss of her husband. Another one asked me how to manage as a single parent without a spouse after a divorce. As I listened to...
by Yvonne Ortega | Aug 19, 2013 | Divorce, Grief
Have you seen many troubles? Maybe you feel like you’ve seen too many. I get it. God’s Word says, “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again” (Psalm 71:20 NIV). That Bible verse brings comfort to know God will...
by Yvonne Ortega | Dec 17, 2012 | Grief
Psalm 130:1: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD.” Newtown, Connecticut. These two words bring scenes of horror and heartache to us. How could something so tragic occur in an elementary school? Why did it happen? How can we prevent a mentally ill or an emotionally...
by Yvonne Ortega | Nov 30, 2011 | Forgiveness, Grief
Glorify him with thanksgiving? I find it easy to glorify him with thanksgiving when I feel strong and healthy, when someone sends me a lovely gift, and when God answers my prayers right away. I find it easy to #glorifyGod with #thanksgiving, when He answers my...
by Yvonne Ortega | Jul 25, 2011 | Grief
Kathi Macias presented the annual Beyond Me award at the Golden Scrolls Award Banquet to . . . Yvonne Ortega, author, speaker, and licensed professional counselor, found herself on the other side of tissue box when she received her diagnosis of cancer. She also lost...
