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August 19, 2022

Title: Does God Collect Our Tears in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by Paul Tautges
with Counseling One Another (www.counselingoneanother.com/)

Part 1 of 3

Paul Tautges is the Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He has authored many books on topics related to pastoral ministry, counseling, and parenting, including “A Small Book for the Hurting Heart: Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing”.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does everyone need a message of hope, help, encouragement, and healing?

When tragedy strikes, why should we first look heavenward? Paul reminds us that God is not a passenger along for the ride; He is the navigator, guiding us.

Does God care about our struggles? Paul uses several Scripture passages in response and shares that he personally turns to the Psalms for assurance.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Does God Collect Our Tears in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by Paul Tautges
with Counseling One Another (www.counselingoneanother.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When we think about grief, we often first think about the loss of a loved one. Are there many other types of grief, though? Paul says the loss of friendships, jobs, finances, and even dignity from abuse are just a few.

Did God design us to bear our grief alone?

Is it common to feel all alone while grieving?

Psalm 56:8 “You have kept count of my tossings;s put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” Why are our tears important to God? Paul says: “Tears are a gift from God. They are a way that He has given us to embrace our pain, release our emotions, and to show the depth of love for whatever we have lost.”

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Does God Collect Our Tears in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational

Discussed by Paul Tautges
with Counseling One Another (www.counselingoneanother.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When someone is grieving, is it better to listen more and speak sparingly? Paul believes this is definitely important, saying: “Just be there for people. Love them with your comfort and presence.”

How have others come along side Paul during times of grief?

What is a common thread found within “A Small Book for the Hurting Heart”?

Closing thoughts from Paul Tautges: “God’s comfort is not a cul-de-sac; it’s avenue. It doesn’t end with us. Somewhere along the way, God is going to use the comfort that He gave to us to help someone else.”

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