For many of us, the list of people we’re longing for reunion with in Heaven is lengthy. But those who have lost children, like Marshall Shelley and his wife Susan, have even more compelling reasons to long for Heaven. His writing beautifully demonstrates an eternal perspective on every human life. Whether or not you’ve lost a child in a miscarriage or after birth, I think you’ll be moved by what he shares. 

Writing about Nanci’s life, my grief, and our blood-bought hope in Christ has been therapeutic for me. I’ve often wished for a single page where what I’ve written is listed in one place, to share with those who ask questions and want to know Nanci’s story.

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn shares about the history of his relationship with Nanci, her cancer journey. and how watching her draw close to Jesus impacted him. 

Randy was on a panel speaking about suffering and walking through the difficult things in life. He answers several questions and shares his experiences and truths from Scripture 

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn talks about how his church community has been a major part of the healing process since his wife Nanci died.  

Tomorrow, March 28, marks two years since Nanci entered the presence of Jesus, after a four-year battle with cancer. I’ve been reflecting on what God has been teaching me since her death and its first-year anniversary.

Grief is an expected part of life on this broken earth. In this video clip from his interview with Costi Hinn on For the Gospel podcast, Randy Alcorn shares the importance of grieving with hope as believers in Jesus Christ.  

Through this devastating loss, He promises to remain with you, to be all that you need, to comfort and guide you. 

In this clip from his Q&A at The Fold (the college/youth ministry of Shepherd’s House Bible Church), Randy Alcorn shares why an eternal perspective helps us embrace the reality of loss and grief, but also face death with hope and trust in Jesus.