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Jen Lake never expected her pastor-husband to die—in front of her eyes or in front of their church. She never planned to be a young widow with three small children. And she never anticipated finding love again …

Today at The Messy Table, Jen is sharing her unexpected journey with grief, as well as a surprising catalyst for continued healing. Now, having been remarried for over a decade, having raised three incredible kids to adulthood, and having a (still) strong relationship with Christ, there is much to learn from her life after loss.

“When I allowed myself to feel a lot of the feelings, I was able to grieve well. And in grieving well, I’ve been able to heal through the process.”  —Jen Lake

Don’t miss this powerful episode at The Messy Table!

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CONVERSATION NOTES

Mornings and Turn My Mourning Into Dancing by Henri Nouwen

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis | When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron

Understanding God’s Will and (RE)Understanding Prayer by Kyle Lake

The Kyle Lake Foundation | Life.Church | Life.Church Sisters

YouVersion Bible App | The Bible App for Kids

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Looking for more episodes on navigating loss? You might check out Ep. 60 with Cheryl Lange [A Widow’s Faith], Ep. 79 with Emily Freeman [Trusting God in Life and Death], and Ep. 86 with Avery Brooks [Relentless Joy in the Face of Heartbreak].