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Cara Ray | Writer

Hope that outlasts the headlines

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Our tears are real and our hope is too

Reader,

It's been a heavy week.

I didn't know Charlie Kirk personally, but his death has been the elephant in every room and conversation over the last several days.

I've struggled to process the overwhelming number of emotions and headlines that bombard me 24/7, and I've been searching for hope amidst such despair. Maybe you feel that way, too.

In this article, "How to Grieve with Hope after the Loss of Charlie Kirk," I'm sharing how we can grieve with hope, knowing our hope is living (1 Pet. 1:3), anchored (Heb. 6:19), and eternal (2 Cor. 4:17).

If you've also experienced the tidal wave of emotions after his tragic death, I hope this article will steady your heart and anchor your soul.

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