How do you find joy in the journey through grief? How can you find laughter through the tears? Today, Katie Polski joins Karen Hodge to share how she found biblical joy in spite of suffering as she cared for each of her dying parents.
Discussion Questions:
–Do you think it is possible to have laughter amidst tears?
–How is happiness different than joy?
–Katie described joy as the settled satisfaction in Christ and in His provisions. How would you define joy?
–Read Psalm 16. Where does David find biblical joy?
–How does your faith change how you see your circumstances?
About the Speaker:
Katie Polski
Katie Polski is wife to Chris, a PCA pastor at Trinity Church in Kirkwood, MO, and together they have three children, Ella, J-Rod, and Lily. Katie works as the music director at Trinity and serves on the Women’s Ministry Committee. She also spends much of her time writing, leading women’s Bible studies, and speaking to women’s groups about the joy she has found in Christ. Katie is currently pursuing her Masters of Arts in Theology from Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. For more information, as well as various blog entries, you can visit her website at www.katiepolski.com
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