WISHING
FOR FAITH

Topics: Christian Life; Comfort; Crisis; Faith; Mourning

References: Psalm 23:4; Romans 8:35–39; 2 Corinthians 1:3–7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

Katie Couric lost her husband, forty-two, to colon cancer in 1998. Her sister died about four years later.

“I’m very interested in exploring a more spiritual side of me, and I’m in the process of doing that, both formally and informally,” said the anchor of the CBS Evening News in a recent interview. “I really envy those who have a steadfast, unwavering faith, because I think it’s probably so comforting and helpful during difficult times.”

—Cable Neuhaus, “Whatever Katie Wants,” AARP (November–December 2005)