When Hopes are Dashed: Life Trials
The steps of the godly are directed by the LORD. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24, NLT We don't always know the truth, and sometimes the truth hurts. Sometimes we need prayer for healing and strength. They grew up in the same small town, ran with the same circle of friends for many years. Dave felt confident about his life and family. Then, one day, Dave's whole world blew up in front of him. The truth, as he knew it, became far from reality. When a Friend Whispers... That day he heard his friends' whispers. Two of them he knew for years told others that Dave was their biological brother. They went on to say that when he was a baby, their mom couldn't care for him. The family already had too many mouths to feed. As they talked, Dave turned the corner to hear every word. His heart sank. Everything he knew about the first 30 years of his lif...