Only hours after my fourteen year-old son, Reat and father, William L Corporon, MD were murdered by a white supremacist, Josh, a fourteen year-old childhood friend of Reat’s told his father he needed to do something for our family. Within a few days white bracelets arrived with the phrase “Remember Reat Romans 8:28” and “Remember Popeye Romans 8:28”. Not knowing the verse at the time, I have since memorized it and learned to appreciate it more than I did at the time.
Romans 8:28 NIV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
As Nicole D Price, PhD and I converse about a significant grief event in her life she referenced this scripture. If you listened to episode 013 of Real Grief －Real Healing, you will understand that her mentioning this scripture was a “message” to me.
As a child who was always looking for the “spark” that would explain the “why’s” in her life, Nicole is grateful to have found solace, mentoring and God’s love in her Sunday school teacher, her neighbor and a caring man she named “Nine”.
While Nicole’s first childhood friend was Islamic, she can’t remember a time when she was not a Christian. This early friendship undoubtedly left an indelible impression on her life as she defines herself as a “permission evangelist”. Promoting interfaith dialogue along with a unique perspective on diversity, and founding a company devoted to helping others get along in the workplace, it is apparent that Nicole flourishes around people...many, many people!
The author of several books with a new one on the way, I find Nicole to be encouraging to all, honest with herself and her intentions, and above all faithful to her God...who happens to be my God, too.
Nicole states that faith is not factual but is a belief and she is clear on how faith is a critical component of her life.
Take a listen to “Faith is Critical”, episode 014, while two newly found friends learn from one another; holding space for grief, love and joy in our lives. Together, we are shining a light on peace.
Links and resources for Episode 14
SevenDays® Make a Ripple, Change the World
Dr. Nicole Price - Lively Paradox
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