 Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God—but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many believers today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow. Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively moving us toward deeper worship and trust. Exploring how the Bible—through the psalms of lament and the book of Lamentations—gives voice to our pain, Mark Vroegop invites us to grieve, struggle, and tap into the rich reservoir of grace and mercy God offers in the darkest moments of our lives. 

 Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God&mdash;but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many believers today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow. Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively moving us toward deeper worship and trust. Exploring how the Bible&mdash;through the psalms of lament and the book of Lamentations&mdash;gives voice to our pain, Mark Vroegop invites us to grieve, struggle, and tap into the rich reservoir of grace and mercy God offers in the darkest moments of our lives. 

Highlights from Kurt and Kate Mornings where you can join the conversation weekdays from 6–9 a.m. ET on Moody Radio Florida. Be inspired by biblical teaching, warm conversation, engaging topics, and uplifting music—all rooted in the transformative power of God's Word. Plus, stay up to date on Florida events and weather with Kurt and Kate Mornings.

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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop

Pierce Taylor Hibbs writes this: “Up and down our street, the fall leaves have gathered like old bits of paper—final drafts of summer stories let go in the coming cold. Stories....there are so many stories gathered on the ground. That’s what I kick through in October and November: stories told. Around this time of year, I think of what it’s like to be a tree, to leave so many stories on the ground.” Isn’t that great writing? There are some wonderful insights here. Pierce stopped by and helped us make a beeline for Psalm 1 to grab some cool takeaways! 

https://piercetaylorhibbs.substack.com/p/every-person-is-a-tree-every-tree 

Pierce Taylor Hibbs writes this: &ldquo;Up and down our street, the fall leaves have gathered like old bits of paper&mdash;final drafts of summer stories let go in the coming cold. Stories....there are so many stories gathered on the ground. That&rsquo;s what I kick through in October and November: stories told. Around this time of year, I think of what it&rsquo;s like to be a tree, to leave so many stories on the ground.&rdquo; Isn&rsquo;t that great writing?&nbsp;There are some wonderful insights here. Pierce stopped by and helped us make a beeline for Psalm 1 to grab some cool takeaways!&nbsp;
<a href="https://piercetaylorhibbs.substack.com/p/every-person-is-a-tree-every-tree">https://piercetaylorhibbs.substack.com/p/every-person-is-a-tree-every-tree</a>&nbsp;

Every Person is a Tree: Every Tree Tells Stories – Pierce Taylor Hibbs 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/e352ec28-e862-4a9b-a819-b21e00f5805a/transcript

Gretchen Ronnevik writes this: “If you’re in the midst of launching a child into adulthood, preparing them to keep the faith as they grow up, you’ve probably already begun to train them in apologetics. It might not be formal apologetics, though that’s what comes to mind for me: debates, arguments, refuting other people’s beliefs point by point. That kind of apologetics can be helpful for people legitimately wrestling with faith and Scripture. For teenagers especially, it can be a wonderful tool—evidence that Christianity is not illogical, that there are answers to their questions. But as my own children become adults, I’m also realizing apologetics has its limits.” She’s on to something there! Gretchen joined us to explain.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/emptying-the-nest-in-hope-not-fear-parenting-deconstruction/

Gretchen Ronnevik writes this: &ldquo;If you&rsquo;re in the midst of launching a child into adulthood, preparing them to keep the faith as they grow up, you&rsquo;ve probably already begun to train them in apologetics. It might not be formal apologetics, though that&rsquo;s what comes to mind for me: debates, arguments, refuting other people&rsquo;s beliefs point by point. That kind of apologetics can be helpful for people legitimately wrestling with faith and Scripture. For teenagers especially, it can be a wonderful tool&mdash;evidence that Christianity is not illogical, that there are answers to their questions. But as my own children become adults, I&rsquo;m also realizing apologetics has its limits.&rdquo; She&rsquo;s on to something there! Gretchen joined us to explain.
<a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/emptying-the-nest-in-hope-not-fear-parenting-deconstruction/">https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/emptying-the-nest-in-hope-not-fear-parenting-deconstruction/</a>

Enjoying the Nest In Hope, Not Fear – Gretchen Ronnevik

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/7e967d6a-ea70-44b2-9ad2-b21b00de8bff/transcript

According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United States. This restoration process offers inmates the opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives. Each recipient receives a custom-fit wheelchair and hears the Gospel message. Recipients also receive a Bible in their language, get training in wheelchair use and upkeep, and have the opportunity to connect with a local Christ-honoring church. Last week, several local churches, in partnership with Joni and Friends, served as local donation centers for used wheel chairs, bringing the hope of the Gospel to those with mobility needs!

https://joniandfriends.org/florida/

https://www.mybayside.church/campuses/lakewood-ranch-campus

According to the World Health Organization, of the estimated 80 million people in need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access to one. In low-income countries, as few as 3% of people have access to the assistive products they need. That's why each year, dedicated Joni and Friends volunteers collect thousands of used manual wheelchairs and other mobility equipment. Donated wheelchairs are restored to like-new condition by inmates in prison-based restoration centers located across the United States. This restoration process offers inmates the opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives. Each recipient receives a custom-fit wheelchair and hears the Gospel message. Recipients also receive a Bible in their language, get training in wheelchair use and upkeep, and have the opportunity to connect with a local Christ-honoring church. Last week, several local churches, in partnership with Joni and Friends, served as local donation centers for used wheel chairs, bringing the hope of the Gospel to those with mobility needs!
<a href="https://joniandfriends.org/florida/">https://joniandfriends.org/florida/</a> 
<a href="https://www.mybayside.church/campuses/lakewood-ranch-campus">https://www.mybayside.church/campuses/lakewood-ranch-campus</a>

Joni and Friends / Wheels for the World – Hannah Jones & Danielle Snyder

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a8cdbf10-d816-4c77-9e79-aa1c012547e1/clips/02023545-39d8-4879-89b1-b21a01124299/transcript

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop

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