Comments on: The Truth About Tears https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/ Inspiring Women to Choose Hope & Faith Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:34:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44660 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44660 In reply to Patricia.

Oh, Patricia…my heart hurts for all your family is going through right now. I am praying for mercy for your son and I’m also praying that God will put Christians in his life who will encourage him with wise counsel and personal encouragement. Thank you for letting me know that “When I Lay My Isaac Down” has been helpful to you. Thanks, too, for sending my son a humorous birthday card. That brings a splash of joy in a harsh environment. You are a blessing!

]]> By: Patricia https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44646 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44646 In reply to Carol Kent.

Dear Carol,
I came across your book (When I Lay My Isaac Down) many years ago.It has been one of my treasured lifelines as I await the sentencing of my son for the second time.Prison is the new rehab facility unfortunately.I want to thankyou from the bottom of my heart for sharing your journey and quoting scripture that is sustaining me through all these tears and fears.Im praying for your family as I read that the 25yr mark for Jason is in October.I will be sending him a birthday card (humorous) as his birthday is also in October.If you could kindly pray for my son and the mercy of the judge In decision making I would so appreciate it.
Much love and hope
Patricia

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44568 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44568 In reply to Joy Holley.

Thank you for your note, Joy! I’m so sorry about the pain your family continues to go through. I’m lifting you and your son up in my prayers this morning. I appreciated your comments about being an advocate for prisoners. Thank you for all you’ve done through Kairos Ministries in past years. That ministry continues to be a great encouragement to the men in the prison where our son resides. Let’s continue to pray for each other and for our sons.

]]> By: Joy Holley https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44567 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44567 Carol, I first heard you on the radio and remembered your painful story later when my son was arrested as a 20 yr old lookout in an armed robbery . I read your book right away because I needed to know someone understood my grief. He has done 13 years on a 40 year sentence here in Texas. I joined Kairos Prison Ministry to help me with healing. Later, I stopped volunteering because you cannot advocate for prisoners if it is contrary to Texas Department of Justice. There are a lot of things that need fixing and too few to make an impact. Thank you for all you do. You are appreciated and God continues to use you. Joy

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44565 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44565 Teresa, what an encouragement it is to read this note! Thank you for your many years of faithful service to the Lord. I love your emphasis on God’s Word and on the importance of following biblical principles when we are in the middle of life’s storms. Your kind words touched me deeply. Thank you!

]]> By: Teresa Rae Harmening https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44564 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44564 Carol, Your message on tears was powerful. But even more encouraging and powerful was the responses to those who were touched by your message. As I read the comments, I was so blessed by your responses and genuine concern for each one who wrote. I think that is another testimony of the power of tears. You and Gene have experienced more than your share of them but even in your writing and responses, I could feel the tender results of those tears as you pour out a listening ear to others with the brokenness and humility that only comes when you’ve gone through the storm yourself.
Thank you for allowing God to put on display His love and compassion for others through your tear-filled journey. Your tears have produced fruit for His glory.
Blessings,
Teresa Harmening

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44562 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44562 In reply to Lisa Reinsma.

Thank you for those powerful prayers, Lisa. Jason is very aware of how much prayer has to do with the fact that he has not been “bowed down” with depression and hopelessness. I marvel at what he is doing behind the razor-wire to make a difference for His glory.

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44561 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44561 In reply to Ann H Aschauer.

Hi Ann…don’t you LOVE what a creative God we have? I, too, think this is such a fascinating thing–that God made tears of sorrow different from tears of laughter. It’s A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44560 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44560 In reply to Elizabeth Anderson.

Elizabeth, this is such a well-written word of encouragement! Wow! God has certainly revealed the truth to you about tears. Thanks, too, for mentioning the devotional, “He Holds My Hand.” It was one of my favorite books to write because I was in the Word every day–meditating on scripture and saying, “Lord, what are you speaking into my life as a result of this verse?” It was life-changing.

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44559 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44559 In reply to Lynn Neely.

Thank you for these encouraging words, Lynn. They blessed me and I’m grateful for you!

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44558 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44558 In reply to Janet McHenry.

Thank you for being a great encourager in my life, Janet!

]]> By: Carol Kent https://carolkent.org/the-truth-about-tears/#comment-44557 https://carolkent.org/?p=3002#comment-44557 In reply to Jenn Dafoe-Turner.

Isn’t it amazing, Jenn? I marvel at our creative God!

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