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In the wake of the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, we grieve alongside our community and hold the families, students, teachers, and first responders in prayer.
In this message from When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, we bring the question “Where is God when things go bad?” to Scripture. Without trying to explain away the pain, we reflect on God’s presence in our grief, His love revealed through the cross, and our calling to care for one another.
There is room to mourn, to ask hard questions, and to lean on others as we walk through this together.
In this message from When Life Doesn’t Make Sense, we bring the question “Where is God when things go bad?” to Scripture. Without trying to explain away the pain, we reflect on God’s presence in our grief, His love revealed through the cross, and our calling to care for one another.
There is room to mourn, to ask hard questions, and to lean on others as we walk through this together.
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Pastor Brandon
I've been a pastor long enough to know that there are moments when words simply aren't enough. And this is one of those moments.
Like so many of you, I've spent the past several days trying to process the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary. I've thought about the families whose lives have been forever changed, the children who are scared, the teachers and staff carrying so much, and the first responders who walked into something no one should ever have to experience.
And I've thought about the questions so many of us are asking.
Where is God in all of this? How could something like this happen? How do we begin to move forward when our community is hurting so deeply?
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Like so many of you, I've spent the past several days trying to process the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary. I've thought about the families whose lives have been forever changed, the children who are scared, the teachers and staff carrying so much, and the first responders who walked into something no one should ever have to experience.
And I've thought about the questions so many of us are asking.
Where is God in all of this? How could something like this happen? How do we begin to move forward when our community is hurting so deeply?
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Reflection Guide
This guide can be used individually or with others. You are welcome to skip questions, take breaks, or return to sections over time. There is no expectation to share personal experiences or process grief in a particular way. If you or someone you love needs additional support, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted person or professional counselor.
5 Day Devotional
This 5-day devotional offers space to process what we're experiencing, find encouragement in Scripture, and take practical steps of faith. Walk through it at your own pace as we seek God's presence and hope in the midst of heartbreak.