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ICYMI: How not to respond to hurting people

  • January 26, 2026
  • Adam B. Dooley
  • Church Life, Featured, First Person, Latest News
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ICYMI: How not to respond to hurting people

A family of four dies unexpectedly on the highway.

A routine visit to the doctor’s office reveals a terminal illness.

A late Friday afternoon meeting concludes with a single father losing his job.

A tornado rips through a small town leaving nothing but debris in its wake. 

A vacation trip turns tragic with the disappearance of a young child. 

Examples like these illustrate how vulnerable all of us are to the unexpected tragedies that can change our lives forever. Thankfully, the most severe hardships often bring out the very best in our neighbors who are eager to love, support and encourage the downcast. Good friends are often God’s healing balm in our lives when everything else falls apart.

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