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Blindness

BLINDNESS (Keith O’Neil) If you knew Keith like I do, you could hardly bring yourself to actually say he is handicapped. The man is astounding. He has amazing abilities and an astute memory. Blindness. I can’t imagine living in a world 24/ of total darkness. Keith’s spirit and attitude are even more astounding. His hope is in Christ, so in reality he doesn’t walk in darkness, but rather in the light of the Lord. “I had a choice to become bitter or better, but because of my strong faith in Christ, I knew that He would make me better; and He did.” Click here to return to Real Hope...

Loss of an adult son

LOSS OF AN ADULT SON (LINDA) “We were blessed to have one child, a son. His name was Chris. We lost Chris when he was 36 years old.” Chris’ mother, Linda, tells her story of loss and grief, love and hope. “We knew it was all in God’s hands. We had ythe hope that no matter what happens, we would see him again.” I’m not sure there’s anything more challenging, traumatic, devastating, and emotional than the loss of your son or daughter. Linda relates her story with confidence and faith. In a simple statement of faith, her husband said at Chris’ casket, “He just got there before us.” Click here to return to Real Hope...

Loss of a child

LOSS OF A CHILD (Bill and Brenda Maupin) I have heard parents who have walked through this phenomenally deep, dark valley say, “I have never been faced with anything in my life as difficult as this.” To lose a child has to be amazingly painful. It must take you to the brink of despair and hopelessness. Matthew was only 4 months old when he died. That journey led Bill and Brenda on a faith-journey that was indeed very costly. “Even to care for Matthew was so much out of my comfort zone,” Brenda relates. Brenda continues, “I had to truth Him, knowing that He would give me the strength to do what I have to do.” Click here to return to Real Hope...

Loss of a spouse

LOSS OF SPOUSE (CAROLYN LILLEY) After so many years of marriage, the inevitable happens; your spouse passes away. You find yourself all alone – or are you? The surpassing presence of God in her life gave Carolyn the hope that she needed to make that transition into widowhood. “This was the biggest challenge of my life; after 55 years, the loss of my husband, Jerry. I found hope in jesus Christ. That’s how I’ve gotten through it.” “It wasn’t easy. I’ve cried buckets of tears. I’ve just had to choose to put my eyes on Jesus.” Click here to return to Real Hope...

Life of service

LIFE OF SERVICE (PASTOR CLAAR) It takes a unique individual, and it is in fact a special “calling” to devote your whole life to serving God. Such is the story of Pastor Richard Claar, Sr. “People ask, ‘Did you find the Lord?’ No, but He found me.” “He directed me to love the Lord Jesus and to really love His Word.” Those two things right there should define the very existence for every Christian, whether you are in the ministry or not. Serving the Lord vocationally is indeed both a challenge and a blessing. Pastor Claar relates it well. He is a grand old saint, having served Christ for many years. Click here to return to Real Hope...

Loss of wife

LOSS OF WIFE (DANNY Epps) She was only 41. The cancer came fast and furious. Anita was beautiful inside and out. She had a wonderful personality and a lot of life. She and Danny had three kids living at home. This whole process was a tough journey. The impact upon Danny, the kids, and many others was huge. “You won’t tell me when I’ll die; my God will,” Anita told her doctor. Danny states, “If you don’t hang on to the spirit world with the Lord, challenges can overcome you.” “Not one time did she give up hope.” “I knew that when she took her last breath, the next person she was going to see was Jesus Christ.” Click here to return to Real Hope...
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