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072 Tim Challies: Walking Through Deep Sorrow and Loss

The Disciple-Making Parent

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I Will Forever Be Scarred, but It Will Not Be My Identity

I wanted to ensure that the loss of my son didn't become my identity in that sense. Something almost a form of idolatry,. if you will, something I could use to excuse bad behavior or why I had essentially dropped out of the race. And so I don't think that's been a particular temptation to me yet. But again, I know I've got a long way to go there, Lord willing. He gives me an average lifespan. This is 40, 45 years. I could be carrying this. And I just want to make sure that I continue to love him, continue to serve him and find joy in life"

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