"Overcoming With God": An Amazing Story of Finding Strength in the Lord in the Midst of Grief

In 2006, Carla and Marcus Goncalves tragically lost two children in a car accident. Carla shares their journey of pain and faith.

My name is Carla Goncalves and I appreciate the opportunity to share my journey with God thus far, as well as the most significant turning points or “seasons” of my life. In 1993 a coworker invited me to an annual women’s day event held by this church.

Intent and Impotence

Last week a Canadian earthquake threated a tsumani-effect on Maui. My son and family live on Maui. Hurricane Sandy devastated many on the east coast. I have lots of dear friends on the east coast. Two close friends are mourning the recent loss of their husbands. They live in distant cities. Other freinds are suffering fearful financial prospects in the current economy. I have nothing to offer. Two other friends are going through cancer treatment. I pray for all of these, but cannot be present or exert any power to assuage their suffering or avert disaster.