Tom Gray, in partnership with Mount Paran Christian School, shared profound insights into the challenges facing Christian families today. As a pastor, community leader, and father, Gray offered a perspective shaped by decades of ministry and personal experience. This discussion, coupled with broader cultural reflections, highlights the pressing need for intentionality in cultivating faith-centered homes amidst a culture of distraction and misplaced priorities.

No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear. -C.S. Lewis

Grief is a complex and deeply personal emotion that affects each of us differently. As adults, we may face a range of feelings — anxiety, fear, sadness, depression, and even a sense of insecurity or trembling. Often, we try to stay strong, yet we may resist surrendering our pain to God, believing we must handle it ourselves. While adults may have a better grasp of the concept of death and loss, children are still developing their understanding of these difficult experiences. As parents, caregivers, and mentors, it's essential to guide them through their grief in ways that are loving, supportive, and constructive.