In this episode of Grace at the Fray, Jim Lovelady has a meaningful conversation with fellow Serge Renewal team member, Laurel Kehl, about her life of overseas ministry and trusting in God’s love amid life’s trials and suffering. Despite unmet desires for marriage and children, she shares inspiring stories of encountering the love of God in unexpected places and how those encounters have not only helped her persevere but thrive and serve as a light to others, encouraging us to seek Jesus in all circumstances.

In this episode, they discuss…

• How the Gospel Reorients Our Understanding of Who We Are, Who God Is, and What God is Like [06:50]
• Trusting Jesus Through a Life of Singleness [18:30]
• Intimate Experiences of God’s Love as a Single [27:10]
• Asking God to Help Our Unbelief [33:03]
• How We Can Live with Confidence in God’s Love [39:25]
• The Expression on God’s Face as He Looks at Us [51:33]

Jim and Laurel's conversation reminds us that even amidst suffering and doubts, we can experience the warm embrace and delight of a Father whose love never fails through the finished work of Christ. This confidence in His love enables us to join in advancing His kingdom, knowing that He is always with us, guiding and empowering us to engage in a life on mission.

Referenced in this episode...

• Experience the personal transformation Jim and Laurel discussed by joining us for Sonship Week this October in Hollywood, FL, or through Mentored Sonship. Both options allow the opportunity to work with a trained mentor who can help you apply the gospel more deeply to your life and relationships.
• Laurel mentioned the Czech ministry called In-Life, while the international ministry she served with overseas is known as Cru.
• Jim referred to Dallas Willard’s book, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God.

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Credits: This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L.

Our guest today was Laurel Kehl, who serves on Serge’s Renewal team as Mentored Sonship Program Leader.

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