Balanced Hope: God’s Purpose Amidst Grief - Part 2 | Ep. 014

You’re sure to be encouraged as Tina Akridge shares from experiences during her husband's illness to finding strength and solace through her faith. Learn how Tina turned her grief and struggles into powerful tools to help others through her upcoming book, "Grace in Grief: A 100 Day Journey Exploring God's Tender Response to Loss." Tina and Vivian share insights on navigating grief and finding purpose. Stay tuned for a deeply personal and profound journey of resilience, faith, and the healing power of writing.

GUEST BIO

Tina Akridge is a mother of four adult children and a widow, married 25 ½ years to a beautiful man who loved God and loved his family unconditionally. When Tina married the love of her life, Mark, they never knew they would receive the terrifying Sarcoma diagnosis. She and her children have had to deal with the ripple effects of cancer that one never considers until they are forced to. After eight years of battling cancer, Mark passed. Tina has walked through addiction with their son, the effects of trauma on each of their children, and the reality of losing her beloved companion. Through it all, Tina has remained steadfast in knowing God was faithful. Through beautifully written blog posts and her newly published book, Grace in Grief: A 100-Day Journey Exploring God’s Tender Response to Loss, Tina shares God’s grace, faithfulness, and presence and helps others to find their purpose amidst grief.

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POWERFUL QUOTE

“Grief is so individual. But I can look you in the camera and say definitely – it does have a purpose and you have a purpose. Until we leave this earth – until He calls us home – you’re here for a very specific reason.” - Tina Akridge

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