Redeem: to turn in and receive something in exchange
Just three short (and long) years ago we found ourselves submerged in a world of hurt. We felt we were losing everything – a job, a home, a major financial investment, a church family, careers, the sense of security, certainty, accomplishment, the sense of belonging, purpose. Loss – it was written all over our souls. We grieved and mourned in the worst way possible – mostly secretly and alone. I don’t know how to put into words how dark those days were; when I recall those times I still feel a rock form in my gut.
God lead us to a place filled with love and joy and life – a family, a church body that was alive and well. We knew they were Christians by their love. It was so painful to be there, because we did not feel the same joy and life inside that we saw in this beautiful family. Even though it was painful, we stayed. We cried. We healed.
God lead us to a place filled with love and joy and life – a family, a church body that was alive and well. We knew they were Christians by their love. It was so painful to be there, because we did not feel the same joy and life inside that we saw in this beautiful family. Even though it was painful, we stayed. We cried. We healed.