Today I am continuing the conversation with my guest Jada Tjoelker. Jada talks about living in the dichotomy of experiencing both -the answer to her and her husband's prayers; their son Triston meeting Jesus in a powerful way before leaving earth, and living with the grief and sorrow of losing their son.
In this podcast, Jada and I talk about what life is like now, knowing our children are in Heaven and the peace that that brings, and carrying the deep longing to have our children here and our families all together in one place.
For those who have lost a loved one, life now is about learning to carry both grief and hope, sadness and peace- it is not one or the other but learning to hold all of it everyday.
Jada and I also discuss finding (after some time), even a greater faith and intimacy with Jesus after tragic loss- which is clearly miraculous! We both testify that Jesus truly is near to the broken hearted and saves those crushed in spirit. His grace and nearness is tangible in ways we had never experienced before the deepest valley of pain.
"I believe God will show me through this soul grief, how much He really loves me. How much He loves my children. It is a beautiful pain, a contrast of feelings and a contrast of good and evil; the goodness of God, the evil of death. But Jesus conquered the grave.... Jesus conquered death. If God is for us, who can be against us?" ~Jada Tjoelker
If you didn't get to hear the part 1 of Beauty in Tragedy, please do. Jada shares about her son Triston's battle with cancer, faith, persevering prayer, and Triston's radical and transforming encounter with Jesus.
If you would like to reach out to Jada Tjoelker, you can find her on Facebook.
Relentless Pursuit- God’s Gentle Guidance Amidst the Storm is available on Amazon
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Today I am continuing the conversation with my guest Jada Tjoelker. Jada talks about living in the dichotomy of experiencing both -the answer to her and her husband's prayers; their son Triston meeting Jesus in a powerful way before leaving earth, and living with the grief and sorrow of losing their son.
In this podcast, Jada and I talk about what life is like now, knowing our children are in Heaven and the peace that that brings, and carrying the deep longing to have our children here and our families all together in one place.
For those who have lost a loved one, life now is about learning to carry both grief and hope, sadness and peace- it is not one or the other but learning to hold all of it everyday.
Jada and I also discuss finding (after some time), even a greater faith and intimacy with Jesus after tragic loss- which is clearly miraculous! We both testify that Jesus truly is near to the broken hearted and saves those crushed in spirit. His grace and nearness is tangible in ways we had never experienced before the deepest valley of pain.
"I believe God will show me through this soul grief, how much He really loves me. How much He loves my children. It is a beautiful pain, a contrast of feelings and a contrast of good and evil; the goodness of God, the evil of death. But Jesus conquered the grave.... Jesus conquered death. If God is for us, who can be against us?" ~Jada Tjoelker
If you didn't get to hear the part 1 of Beauty in Tragedy, please do. Jada shares about her son Triston's battle with cancer, faith, persevering prayer, and Triston's radical and transforming encounter with Jesus.
If you would like to reach out to Jada Tjoelker, you can find her on Facebook.
Relentless Pursuit- God’s Gentle Guidance Amidst the Storm is available on Amazon
sheribriggs.com