God Doesn't Give Us More Than We Can Handle, But Sometimes It Feels Like It

04/02/25 • 20 min

You Are Not Alone With Debbie & Greg Gold

After a much-needed hiatus brought on by unexpected hardships, we've returned to share how life's curveballs have strengthened our faith and perspective. The past months brought a series of challenges—my youngest son's truck accident, Greg in a car crash a month later, and the loss of a dear friend—that tested our resilience but ultimately deepened our relationship with God.
When examining the crash site weeks after my son's accident, we discovered something remarkable: a cross pattern etched into the tree trunk exactly where the vehicle had impacted. This powerful symbol, visible in the photo we've shared on our website, served as a striking reminder of divine protection, especially given the severity of the crash and the miracle that no one was injured. These moments of divine intervention remind us that even in our darkest times, God's presence never wavers.
Romans 5:3-5 tells us that "suffering produces perseverance, character and hope"—a truth we've experienced firsthand. We've learned that abandoning victim mentality is crucial for spiritual growth. Instead of asking "why me?" we now ask "what can I learn from this?" This shift transforms obstacles into opportunities, helping us build resilience and deepen our faith. Through our church community, Bible study groups, and strengthened prayer life, we've found the support systems essential for navigating difficult seasons.
We're excited to announce that Debbie has completed her first Bible study guide, "Crossing Over," designed for Christians seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Next week, we'll dive deeper into what a personal relationship with Jesus looks like and how it transforms lives. Visit our website at debbieandgreggold.com to see the miraculous cross in the tree and download Debbie's new Bible study. Join us as we continue exploring how faith sustains us through life's unexpected journeys.

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You Are Not Alone With Debbie & Greg Gold - God Doesn't Give Us More Than We Can Handle, But Sometimes It Feels Like It

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Speaker 100:00:00.341

Hello everyone , Thank you for joining us today . Greg and I are back with our season two Finally . Yeah right , it's been a while and we are beyond grateful for that .

Speaker 200:00:12.221

It's been way too long yeah .

Speaker 100:00:14.561

So we ended up having to take a pause in our podcasting ,

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