Beautifully Broken

What does Cher, the legendary singer, and I have in common? We both wish that sometimes we could turn back time. But even in the midst of what feels like a failure to me, God can still use my fumbling ways to make Himself known.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-pr...

My brother, Ric Engram, joins me this week to talk about a very personal "train wreck" of life he has walked through in recent years. What a bold and vulnerable testimony he gives to the goodness of God but also the valuable struggle he had when it felt like God was silent in the aftermath. You're going to love this one!  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/l...

Do you have a prayer that's tired? Like, you've prayed this prayer so many times and it feels like a drag to bring it up to the Lord again? We can feel frustrated and hopeless about them and wonder if God hears and sees what struggles we are facing in our lives.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinge...

The older I get, the more I realize how lazy I have become 😂 I'm searching for that "easy button" because I want certain things to happen but I don't always want to put the work into it. The same is true for faith. I want to put all my faith and trust in God, but it would be so much easier without all the trials and troubles. What I've come to realize is that those trials...

Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to answer your prayers? I definitely have! Just a little change in my perspective has made a huge difference in my life. Instead of waiting ON Him (like He's a genie in a bottle), what if we decided to wait WITH Him? God is for us! He wants our best and the peace that comes with knowing He is in the room with us, He is in our situation, makes life so mu...

Prodigal parenting is difficult with 2 parents, but single parenting can seem overwhelming. I talk a bout how God has helped me with mine, some promises from scripture, some practical things we can do to help our children (hint - get your prayer time ready!!) and some helpful resources. Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Have you ever feared Heaven? All those endless days of....what? If you have ever feared it, you're not alone! I'm reading the best book that has filled me with a new love, appreciation and anticipation for heaven. Join me as I discuss what I've been learning from Randy Alcorn and Charles Spurgeon in We Shall See GOD. Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.r...

My youngest son, Joshua joins me today to discuss what it's like to be raised by a single mom. Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-devotions-of-hope/

Sharon Engram joins me today and we talk through how to have hope during this holiday season. Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-devotions-of-hope/

Jesus came to earth to give us life. Not just life, but life abundantly. He wants to make beauty from our ashes, joy from our mourning and praise out of our despair. When we give Him all our lives, He can do something so incredible, we could never begin to imagine. As Corrie Ten Boom said, "Today I know that such memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. I know that the experie...

8 years ago today was the hardest day I've faced in my life. It's hard to believe I am here podcasting on the anniversary I lost the love of my life. But, God has shown me that He is Immanuel...He is God with us. And He has been with me through all my brokenness. He illuminates my life and lights up the darkest corners, even when I want to sit in them. Jesus is Immanuel for you too. He i...

Let's walk through this Christmas season together! Let me know what topics you would like to discuss by letting me know on social media! Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-devotions-of-hope/

Goodbyes are hard. Some of us got to tell our spouse those precious words, while others of us either didn't have the time or weren't given the opportunity to say them. Goodbye has such a finality feeling to it so I think the Italian's say it best... Arrivederci, which means, 'till we meet again'. This life is full of goodbye's, but for those of us who know Jesus as ou...

This is where things get good! For those of us who have asked Jesus to be our Savior, we have eternity to be in heaven. It's when we focus on what lies ahead of us instead of focusing on our loss and allow God to fill us with His peace and hope that we can move forward in confidence. It's hard this side of heaven, but the best is yet to come!  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://w...

Last week we talked about the fact that God has a purpose for our lives, but does He have a plan to go about doing it? Of course He does! In fact, we can be certain that He will guide us with this plan for all the days of our lives.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemptio...

Figuring out who we are after our spouse dies can be a long and arduous process. There are times after they are gone that we may wonder what are we to do with our purpose or do we even have one at all! I love Jeremiah 29:11 where God reminds us He has a specific and unique plan and purpose for each one of us...even after suffering a death.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

How do we get through all the anniversaries and important dates without our spouse? We have found that if we prepare for it in advance, that can help along with prayer, praise and gratitude. Focusing on what's left and not what's lost can seriously change our perspective on life.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagra...

As a widow, it's hard sometimes to keep the faith and trust that God is in control of our lives. In the book of Hebrews, we are encouraged to look at people who had great faith that came before us and imitate  what they did.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-p...

Something we have learned in our widowhood experience is that God's grace is sufficient in our lives and sustains us every day. Sharon talks about her experiences with this and how you can experience it as well.  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/prod...

This week, Lori describes what it' like to have joy as a widow through the different seasons we walk through. Are you allowing your joy to be stolen or slip away? Can you get it back?  Follow me on my socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorirohlinger/ Find our book here: https://redemption-press.com/product/surviving-widowhood-40-d...

Today Sharon shares with us from Revelation 21:4 on how to be brave. Being widowed can conjure up many fears (including serial killers😂 You’ll have to listen to find out!) But God is so good to remind us, better days are coming to us all; we can rest easy and face each new day, task or problem knowing God is in control😊 Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickham...

Psalms 23 tells us that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. However, sometimes life does not let us feel that He has been especially good to us. If you are struggling to see God's goodness, we have hope for you and some ideas on how to find it.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagra...

Do you ever find yourself being afraid or in need of protection? It can be a scary feeling to be alone without your spouse. The good news is that God has something to say about how He wants to protects us and more than that - He wants to carry our scary thoughts and anxieties!  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinge...

Single parenting is hands down the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Thank goodness for a God who is willing to give us His wisdom GENEROUSLY! Today we talk about good and bad decisions we have made and some tips on what to focus on after the loss of a spouse with your children.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lo...

Memories can be such a bittersweet thing, They can usually lead to one of two ways: a sad pity party or thankfulness. In this episode, we discuss how to grow our relationship with God and choose thankfulness over focusing on our loss.  Follow us on our socials:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.wickhamengram https://www.facebook.com/lori.rohlinger.7 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/l...