We should go much further, however, and attempt to discern what God intended for us to embrace—that Jesus offers suffering people hope now and for forever.

Lani Kelley of Hilliard shares an experience many of us know too well. She describes “melting into a puddle on the floor” when she learned her mom had ovarian cancer. Less than a year later, her mom passed away. In the midst of devastating loss, Lani reflects on how God met her in her grief, providing care and comfort through deep heartbreak, especially through worship.

Inside these questions and my deep sense of nostalgia was a thick layer of grief – a love and appreciation for my holiday traditions mixed with the unwelcome reality that it won’t ever really be the same again.

Maddie was diagnosed with cancer just weeks into her marriage after experiencing persistent back pain. In her video testimony, Maddie shares what it was like for her to be diagnosed at such a young age and prominent time in her life, as well as how God has continued to meet with her in it!