We are closing out season 2 with an interview with my cousin Kate. If you listened last week, you heard her mother, Judy share her story. Kate shares how Jesus redeemed her from an early age and taught her to trust in him no matter the circumstances. Her faith was put to the test when her husband, Doug, suddenly passed away leaving her as a single mom of a 20 month old daughter. Kate shares how God showed his love and grace through very tangible means over the last 11 years.

There was a moment in this interview with Kate that I cut out that had me fighting back the tears. I am sure I am not alone. Death was never God’s original design, as seen in the book of Genesis. It comes with pain and sorrow for those of us who are left grieving for our loved ones. Our only hope over the sting of death, as the Bible so clearly portrays, is belief in the work of Jesus on the cross. We grieve on this side of death but there is no grieving in heaven. Jesus says there are no more tears, no death, no sin and that he has gone ahead of us to prepare a place for those who believe. It will be beautiful to be reunited with our loved ones that have gone before us who are well acquainted with the glories of Christ and eternal life which Jesus purchased for us. In the meantime, we must live out the life God has for us which includes knowing him and learning to trust him more daily. I pray that you were encouraged by God’s grace towards Kate, giving her the strength and courage to keep going.

Thanks for listening and I hope you feel emboldened to tell your story too.