In this episode Jonathan continues his conversation with Ginger Gilbert Ravella, a military wife and widow, mother of five, stepmother of two, writer and international speaker.  At 36 years old, she faced the sudden tragic loss of her college-sweetheart husband in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the horrors that quickly followed. 

 

Ginger continues her story of redemption in marriage to her now husband Jim and in family with their 7 kids that were ages 2-22 combined when they united.  She shares how God used her pain in making her to be a warrior for Him. They discuss the beauty and the complexities of blending a family and how important it is for us to have our identity based in Jesus.

 

Scriptures:

 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

 

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,” Philippians 2:12

 

Ginger Ravella’s Book, Hope Found: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Found-When-hoped-would/dp/1512777870/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ginger+ravella&qid=1619799302&sr=8-1