Mar 31, 2010 Posted by Jolene

What Should I Say When a Child Dies?

When you hear that a child has died, what should you say? Just as important, what shouldn’t you say? Every word counts at such an emotionally charged time, and we would all do well to think and pray before speaking to grieving parents and families. Words of Comfort for Times of Loss You can find answers and guidance in a new book by Cec Murphey and Liz Allison, Words of Comfort in Times of Loss. The... read more

Dec 16, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Evan Newport – All Around Me

Not too long ago, I shared with you about the death of Evan Newport, a little boy with Noonan’s Syndrome. When Evan was born, doctors told his parents, Scott and Penni, not to expect their baby to live more than a year. But the amazing little boy survived longer than anyone expected. Evan Lessons In seven short years of grace, Evan taught his family and all who met him many important lessons. One of... read more

Nov 30, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Goodbye, Evan Newport

A few months ago, I posted an update about Evan Newport, a little boy featured in A Different Dream for My Child. The blog post told about Evan taking part in the festivities surrounding the Big House/Big Heart Run in Ann Arbor, Michigan this past October. Now it’s time for another update on Evan and his family. Early Friday morning, the day after Thanksgiving, a brief email arrived from... read more

Oct 7, 2009 Posted by Jolene

When God Turned Off the Lights, Part 2

In the previous post, you met Cec Murphey and learned a little about his new book, When God Turned Off the Lights. Today, you’ll get a sample of the advice he gives in the book. You’ll also learn how to enter the drawing for the gift basket he’s giving away. What to Do When the Lights Go Out by Cec Murphey If you sincerely desire to follow Jesus Christ, life won’t always be easy.... read more

Oct 5, 2009 Posted by Jolene

When God Turns Off the Lights, Part 1

DifferentDream.com posts usually address the issues facing parents of really sick, chronically ill, and special needs kids. But today, it looks at When God Turned Off the Lights by Cec Murphey, the best-selling author who wrote 90 Minutes in Heaven with Don Piper. He’s a champion of wannabe writers who uses the royalties from 90 Minutes to provide scholarships to writing conferences. As a writer... read more