Finding Light in a Dark Place, by Tom Monson
In 1992, my world didn’t just fracture—it completely fell apart.
Within a span of just six months, a relentless wave of devastating losses crashed over my life, leaving me entirely unanchored and wondering how to find peace in difficult times:
- January: I lost my mother.
- April: I lost my son.
- June: I lost the love of my life.
The emotional weight was suffocating. Dealing with deep grief and loss all at once felt like an insurmountable obstacle. In my pain, I did the only thing that felt honest at the time: I turned away from God completely. I couldn’t reconcile a loving Creator with the wreckage of my reality. For eight long, agonizing years, I stayed deeply angry, profoundly isolated, and spiritually lost.
If you are currently wondering how to heal from emotional pain that feels too heavy to carry, I want you to know that you are not alone.
Finding Light in a Dark Place Through the Power of Community
What finally brought me back into the light wasn’t a grand theological argument, a powerful sermon, or a crowded church service. It didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t come with a choir singing in the background.
Instead, it came through the quiet, consistent presence of a small group of caring people.
True healing from emotional pain often begins when we stop trying to isolate ourselves and allow a supportive community to sit with us in our brokenness.
This small circle didn’t judge my anger or try to offer empty platitudes. They simply showed up. Through their patience, kindness, and presence, they reminded me of a truth I had forgotten: God’s unconditional love doesn’t depend on our strength; it meets us right in the middle of our fury and despair. They showed me how to find light in a dark place when I couldn’t see a single step ahead.
A Faith-Based Small Group Study for True Healing and Finding Light in a Dark Place
That profound experience didn’t just heal my heart; it altered the entire trajectory of my life. It made me realize how many people are sitting alone in the dark, feeling abandoned by the world and by their faith.
That is exactly why I wrote my new book, Finding Peace in Difficult Times.
This isn’t a heavy academic text or a lecture on how you should feel. It is a simple, intentional 13-week faith-based small group study designed specifically for people who are currently navigating their own wilderness. It provides a safe harbor to:
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Engage in honest conversations about grief, doubt, and life transitions.
Process deep pain without fear of judgment.
Rediscover a path back to faith at your own pace, wrapped in the warmth of community and God’s love.
Finding Peace in Difficult Times, Together
If you have been through the fire, if your world has recently fallen apart, or if you love someone who is currently struggling to find their footing in the dark—this book was written directly for you.
Overcoming grief doesn’t mean the pain never existed; it means the darkness no longer controls your story. There is a way forward, and you don’t have to walk it alone.
