‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son

The Ferguson family.

New on The Christian Chronicle’s website:

In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Les Ferguson Jr.’s faith survives.
“God didn’t do this,” said Ferguson, preaching minister for the Orange Grove Church of Christ in Gulfport, Miss. “This was just evil.”
Even as he clings to God, Ferguson can’t help but weep as he mourns his wife, Karen, and son Cole, 21, who were shot to death in the family’s home Oct. 10.
“They were just beautiful people,” Ferguson said. “My son struggled his whole life with disabilities. He was frustrated and hurt a lot, but he was a good boy. He wanted to do right, and he loved God. He loved to sing, even if nobody else understood what he was saying.”
Karen Brown Ferguson, 44, was “just the best mama and wife you could ever want,” the minister added. “She sacrificed her whole life for everybody around her. She did it again. I really believe she could have saved herself.”

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• Feedback
  My heart goes out to the Ferguson family in their time of tragedy. A faith that can withstand a storm such as this is a precious thing. Thank God for the example of faith displayed here. I pray that God continue to bless this family in their grief and healing. My prayers are with you.

  Tim Tripp

  October, 26 2011

  I am so sorry.
  Elnice Davis
  University Church of Christ
  Monroe, LA

  Elnice Davis

  November, 2 2011