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The Unfolding

Why? It is a question that has wrecked the faith of many. Why would God allow this? Why didn’t God intervene? Why didn’t He answer our prayers? Andrea Mercier is very familiar with the question “Why, God?” After years of infertility, Andrea and her husband experienced the joy of getting pregnant and then giving birth to their son, Gabriel. Then they noticed Gabriel’s development was delayed. He was eventually diagnosed with autism and a rare, genetic condition that gradually robbed his abilities. It was heart-crushing. And yet, Andrea has come to a place of deep, deep intimacy with God. If you are struggling to reconcile a good God with hard circumstances, Andrea’s story will encourage you. Andrea is a pastor, speaker, and the author of Oliver’s Extraordinary Friend: A Boy’s Journey of Embracing Autism.