Dear Friends,
Over the past few months, some of our school families have gone through very sad times. Loved ones have passed away— some suddenly, because of health issues. When we hear news like this, it hurts deeply. It makes us ask: “Why do bad things happen, even to good people?”
This is not an easy question. But the Bible helps us understand. God loves us more than we can ever imagine. Yet, we live in a broken world. Because of sin, suffering, sickness, and death are part of life everywhere we look. This was never God’s original plan.
But here is the good news: Jesus came to bring hope. On the cross He faced pain and death so that one day there will be no more suffering, no more tears, no more goodbyes. The Bible promises that God will make all things right again.
So what do we do now, while we still face pain? We lean on Him. We comfort one another. We remember that when we hurt, God also hurts with us. And we keep our eyes on the hope of heaven, where joy will never end.
To all who are grieving, please know: your school family loves you, and we are praying for you. You are not alone.
With love and prayers,
David Ribakov