For Adults

All of us experience loss—the death of a precious loved one, the miscarriage of a long-prayed-for child, a hope deferred. But today I want to talk about a different kind of loss. I want to talk about the grief of those who have lost someone who abused them and never owned up to their offenses. This could be a family member with anger or addiction issues. It could be a spouse, supervisor, or community leader that others trust. The loss may be due to death, but it may also be d

Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace and truth.

God is not a vending machine; He is the Almighty One who deserves honor, trust, and praise at all times, even when life brings circumstances we would not choose. God is not absent or silent in our trials; He sees all and carefully stewards our time, resources, losses, and gains. He is present, working, and more than able! God is not part of life; He is both the source and purpose of life. If He has allowed something hard, He can teach us about Himself through it and that know