Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Hope for Hurting Hearts | Bigger Than the Crisis
Jul 3, 2025
Life can hit hard with unexpected news, but there’s always hope. Pastor Greg Laurie encourages turning to scripture for comfort, especially during times of crisis. He draws on the story of Lazarus to illustrate divine timing and the promise of healing. Navigating grief is tough, yet faith and journaling can aid the healing process. The message is clear: God sees our struggles and His power transcends our hardships. Embrace new beginnings and seek salvation in Jesus for brighter days ahead.
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Hope Exists Even For Real Crises
- Major worries never materialize for most people, but real crises still occur for some.
- Greg Laurie reminds listeners that God knows, sees, and cares when the 15% happens.
Personal Loss That Became A Book
- Greg Laurie recounts receiving the phone call that his son Christopher died in 2008 and the immediate collapse into shock.
- He began journaling those raw emotions, which later became the book Hope for Hurting Hearts.
Journal Your Grief Immediately
- When grief hits, record your daily thoughts to process emotions and preserve truth.
- Laurie used Word documents to journal and later shaped that into a book to help others.
