In the midst of his busy, fulfilling career as a pastor and author, Greg Laurie received the phone call that every parent dreads. Find out how, in the midst of his grief, he has grown, maintained hope, and comforted others—all because of his own pain.
Questions Asked in This Interview
- How have you balanced family life and ministry over the years?
- Because of all you have done in ministry, it would be easy to assume your lives have been free of great pain—but that is not the case. Will you tell us more about that?
- How can we learn to live in pain or with a broken heart?
- In recent years, you have written much around the theme of Hope, especially recently with your recent book, Hope for Hurting Hearts. What do you say to those who feel Jesus has forgotten them or is aloof in the midst of their grief?
- What do you say to those who are in need of encouragement?
- What Scripture passages could you offer to those who need comfort?
About Greg Laurie
Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, California. Laurie is also the featured speaker of the Harvest Crusades, large public evangelistic events. He has also authored over 70 books, including an autobiographical work titled Lost Boy.
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Recommended Resources
You can connect with Greg Laurie’s ministry, resources, and other works at www.harvest.org.