When things go off-script, when people disappoint us, when a curve ball takes the worst kind of turn, what then? Cindy Brinker Simmons joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to talk about how to find a restored hope when things go sideways.
Special thanks to George Fox University for sponsoring the AllMomDoes Podcast!
Show Notes:
Takeaways:
- Suffering is a universal experience that everyone faces.
- Grief can manifest in various forms and is not limited to loss of life.
- It’s essential to be wise and prudent in choosing whom to follow in faith communities.
- Forgiveness is central to the Christian faith and necessary for healing.
- Leaders in faith communities should be evaluated on their character, not just their abilities.
- Community support is crucial during times of grief and disappointment.
- Putting grief into action can lead to healing and purpose.
- God has a plan and purpose for each individual, even in suffering.
- We must not let our experiences with flawed individuals define our faith.
- True recovery begins when we focus on helping others.
Sound Bites:
- “Suffering is a universal experience.”
- “We need to be wise and prudent.”
- “God has a plan and a purpose.”
- “We need to forgive one another.”
- “Don’t let the enemy besiege you.”
- “Put your grief into action.”
Book: Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces
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