On my flight home from my grandmother’s funeral—the fifth of six losses this year—I pulled out my phone, opened my Notes app, and began to write. As I did, the words poured out of me. What began as a factual account of the losses I and my family have faced this year turned into an encouraging reminder that pain is never wasted, that God does indeed work all things together for good, that our loved ones live on in us long after they’re gone, and that good things can come from something as horrible as death. This is my 2023 testimony. This is grief’s gift.
Read MoreFrom the point of conception to when your baby’s heart beat its last to the grief that forever lingers for the child you lost, you may be wondering: Where is God in miscarriage? Whether you or someone you care about has experienced pregnancy loss, we will look to Scripture to help us understand where the Lord was at each part of any given pregnancy loss story and what role He played as it unfolded.
Read MoreWhy go overseas for missions when people need Jesus here? We look out our back door and see people everywhere in need of God’s love. So why go? The answer to these questions will require us to dive deep into Scripture and the heart of the Father. As we do, my hope and prayer is the Lord would give us wisdom and align our hearts to His.
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