"Lamentably, miscarriage is rarely addressed or mentioned in the church. Because it is silent and often happens out of sight, perhaps. ... but it affects many families who suffer in silence."

Guest writer, Tammy Burkhalter, served as Director of Congregational Care at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC, for 22 years. She volunteered as an Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator for seven years and cared for her mother who lived with Alzheimer’s for ten years. She is now a full-time grandmother to her one-year-old grandson.

"Like those who lived by faith before Christ fulfilled their hopes, He wants us to 'walk' by faith as His disciples, as long-term, ongoing demonstrations of the new, eternal, abundant life He has given us, not yet perfect but made adequate by His life in us."

"...abundantly blessed not so we can store up the abundance for ourselves, ... we can give it away ... to leave behind for others to glean."