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Holding On When It Hurts: A Story of Faith and Hope
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- From Hardship to Hope
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- Apr 16, 2026
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Nuggets of Wisdom “All of a sudden, I recognized that God had a battle plan for my dad. And it wasn’t the battle plan that I had. It wasn’t the way I thought things were going to work.” “The Lord was there, and he was saying, ‘I am going to fight for him to the end. I’m standing at the door, and I’m knocking.’” “I had to just trust Jesus.” “We have to be very careful that we’re exercising smart boundaries.” “Sometimes I get it backwards, and I don’t do it right.” “We are all a miracle every day. When we wake up and have breath in our lungs, we are a miracle. We take it so for granted.” Author Bio Dawn Ward is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and a certified biblical life coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry offering support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. The ministry also equips all women of faith to live transformed lives through inspiring teachings, mentoring, and biblical resources. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Her book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is now available. You can connect with Dawn at: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Recommendations and Resources From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness in Tough Seasons (From Hardship to Hope) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tammykennington.substack.com/subscribe