https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/ Honest, faith-grounded reflections on grief, anxiety, marriage, and the ordinary hard days — written by the counselors at Encounters in Joy in Statham, GA. en-us Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:17:52 GMT https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/grief-when-one-loses-a-pet/ https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/grief-when-one-loses-a-pet/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rev. Jeff Langley Grief happens when we loose a pet and many times takes a real toll on the individual and families. https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/grief-a-roller-coaster-ride/ https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/grief-a-roller-coaster-ride/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rev. Jeff Langley Grief is like being on a roller coaster, somedays you are up on the top of the world and others you find yourself barreling down the slope at full speed with all the fear and anxiety that comes with the ride. https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/welcome-to-our-blog/ https://encountersinjoy.org/blog/welcome-to-our-blog/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Rev. Jeff Langley A few words about why we're starting to write here, and what you can expect to find when you visit.