By Lillian Kwon|Christian Post Reporter

Ministries|Wed, Nov. 18 2009 08:33 PM EDT
Greg Laurie, Steven Curtis Chapman Host Night of ‘Raw Honesty’
By Lillian Kwon|Christian Post Reporter
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It was an evening of hope as two well-known Christians expressed their trust in the Lord even as their hearts were broken over the unexpected loss of their children.

Chapman Family Marks 1st Anniversary of Daughter’s Death
Evangelist Greg Laurie Reflects on Son’s Death, One Year Later
Singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman and evangelist Greg Laurie shared the same stage on Sunday at Harvest Christian Fellowship in southern California to relate their tragic stories and ultimately give hope to thousands.

“I thought we ought to have an evening of encouragement for others who are hurting,” Laurie said. “I found that there’s a pretty big audience, so to speak, of people who are suffering.”

In the summer of 2008, Laurie lost his 33-year-old son, Christopher, in a car accident.

Just a couple of months prior to that, Chapman lost his 5-year-old adopted daughter, Marie Sue, in a car accident as well.

It was the most devastating day for both. Their lives were turned upside down and they asked questions as they tried to make sense of it all. (more…)

LORD AT YOUR DOOR

What would you do if the LORD came to your house as a homeless man today.
Would you welcome Him in or send Him on his way.

Would you let Him set in your favorite chair and give Him food and drink.
Maybe you would just say to Him I have to go I hear my cell phone ring.

Would you tell Him that you love Him and are thankful for the day.
Maybe you would just close the door and walk away.

What if your children saw Him and asked, what happen to your hands.
If you never told them, they wouldn’t understand.

Would you find the dusty Bible wherever it may be.
Maybe you would place it on a nearby table for Him to see.

I hope if the LORD comes to my house my heart will let me know.
The person who saved my soul from sin is standing at my door.

Raymond Carey
Waco, Texas