Returning Different | Garfield Harvey

About this episode

This sermon explores how faith can endure even in emotionally disorienting seasons.

Grief has a way of reshaping how people see themselves, their future, and even God. Naomi returns to Bethlehem carrying bitterness and disappointment, yet God remains present in the midst of her uncertainty. This sermon explores how faith can endure even in emotionally disorienting seasons.

People in this episode

Guest: Garfield Harvey

Topics covered

• grief
• faith
• spirituality
• uncertainty
• self-discovery

Keywords

• grief
• faith
• God
• bitterness
• disappointment
• spiritual journey

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bethlehem

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