Learning to live after loss blog

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    Does the Battle Belong to the Lord?

    When life feels overwhelming, I am learning that trusting God does not mean doing nothing—it means obeying faithfully while releasing the outcome to Him. The battle is not mine to control, but God’s to carry, and my prayer is simple: “I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are…

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    The Shift That Changes Everything

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    Sometimes I am guilty of biding my time until I get to heaven. I discovered enjoying God’s presence everyday changes my perspective on how I see suffering, waiting, and the journey ahead. In today’s podcast, I talk about what God used to help me make that shift.

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    How God Changed Susan’s Plans…And Her Perspective

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    Susan Sellers shares a moving testimony of faith, perseverance, and God’s faithfulness through unexpected health struggles. In this Women of Faith episode, she reflects on open-heart surgery, years of complications, and the peace she found by trusting God when life did not go according to her original plan.

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    Sonya’s Story of Quiet Courage and the Impact of Forgiveness

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    In this powerful Women of Faith conversation, Sonya Fortner shares her ongoing grief journey after the loss of her daughter Hannah. Together we discuss quiet courage, forgiveness, faith in suffering, and how God’s grace meets us in heartbreak. This honest conversation offers hope, healing, and encouragement for anyone walking through…

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  • Phyllis Smith: A Life of Faith and Resilience

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    In this Women of Faith episode, Phyllis Smith shares how God shaped her through family life, military moves, community, widowhood, and an ongoing battle with cancer. Her steady perspective—taking each day as it comes—offers practical hope for anyone walking through loss or uncertainty.

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  • From Pageants to Purpose: Elizabeth’s Journey to Peace and Contentment

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    Elizabeth Miller shares how true peace and contentment are found not in achievement or status, but in a surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ. Through college challenges, pageant experiences, and career lessons, her story encourages women to fix their minds on Christ and discover lasting purpose, identity, and joy beyond performance.

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  • Ashley’s Story: Turning Pain into Purpose

    In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend Ashley as she shares her story of child loss, faith, and the peace that only God can give. Together, we talk honestly about grief, heaven, and how God meets us in life’s deepest sorrow.

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  • The Cure for Loneliness

    Loneliness persists even in busy, connected lives. This message explores why community alone cannot heal the ache within, and how God’s presence transforms isolation into hope. Through Scripture, worship, and Spirit-filled fellowship, we discover true connection, renewed perspective, and the assurance that we are never truly alone.

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