An Interview with Marilyn Meberg
I remember a childhood rhyme kids used to say to tease one another. It ended with something like “. . . first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage.” And somewhere between childhood rhymes and the developed rhythms of adult life, these witty sayings became internalized beliefs—as if life should unfold as simply as those sayings roll off our tongues. But life is not that simple, and sometimes the marriage or the baby carriage leaves us deeply wounded, unfulfilled, and even empty. Where is God when our wants and wishes wash away and we crash against the solid, stern rock of reality? How do we move forward with broken hearts, bewildered to know what the “abundant Christian life” is really about? In this profoundly touching interview, Marilyn Meberg openly discusses her personal experiences of love and loss—as well as how to live with lasting hope through life’s challenges.
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No one plans to lose a child or a loved one. No one expects to wake up one morning wondering how she or he is going to make it through the day. Even as Christians, admitting we are lost in pain and grief is difficult because few know how to really deal with the raw side of reality. Without a doubt, Marilyn understands the challenges of life as well as how to find meaning and purpose in them. As you watched this interview:
- Did part of your own story relate to Marilyn’s?
- Have you just lost a loved one and your balloon of grief is about to burst?
- Is your baby carriage empty, while others’ seem so unfairly full?
- Do you wonder where God is? Does God seem distant, uncaring, unfaithful, or unjust?
- What was the hardest part of watching this interview, and why?
Remember, wherever you go, God is there—whether or not you feel His presence. Let’s talk over these real, raw issues and move forward with renewed hope.
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About Marilyn Meberg
An accomplished speaker, teacher, writer, therapist, and mother, Marilyn Meberg has influenced millions of lives. Witty, wise, warm, well-spoken, and wonderfully compassionate, Marilyn invests her life into helping others understand themselves and embrace life. With a master’s degree in English, Marilyn spent 10 years as an English professor at Biola University, then pursued a master’s degree in psychology and cultivated a successful practice as a therapist in Southern California. Marilyn then devoted more than 16 years as one of the most popular speakers and authors for the Women of Faith organization. Presently, Marilyn resides in Frisco, Texas, attends Stonebriar Community Church, and continues to empower others to experience and embrace life to the fullest.
Marilyn Meberg Books
- Choosing the Amusing by Marilyn Meberg, softcover book
- Constantly Craving: How to Make Sense of Always Wanting More by Marilyn Meberg, softcover book
- Free Inside and Out by Marilyn Meberg and Luci Swindoll, softcover book
- Love Me Never Leave Me: Discovering the Inseparable Bond That Our Hearts Crave by Marilyn Meberg, softcover book
Insight for Living Ministries Resources
Resources by Charles R. Swindoll
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