Romans 8:25 (ESV)But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience One of the most difficult aspects of prayer is persevering when it seems like God is taking forever to answer. It’s easy to lose hope and give up, especially when the situation appears impossible. Yet, deep within, that … More Perseverance in the pain
2016 was a humbling and challenging year for me. I struggled not only with health issues, but with the emotional weight of unexpected events in the church I attended. The world seemed to add salt to the wound – mocking the values I held dear, twisting them into something to be ridiculed, and subjecting me … More On Bended Knees
On this blessed day, I would like to share an excerpt from John Donne’s sermon entitled “Death’s Duel” which reflects on the crucifixion of Christ. When I first read this passage, my eyes welled up with tears. I was deeply moved – overwhelmed by the weight of Christ’s suffering. “He (Jesus Christ) was inflicted with … More Good Friday
(See opportunity when others see calamity) The trash of humanity was dumped on Jesus. His disciples deserted Him and fled. He bore it all – our sins, our shame, our brokenness, all our trash. It was the darkest night in history: No answers from heaven, no help from the people, no loyalty from His friends. … More Finding treasure in trash…
Sandpaper is a wonderful tool when working with wood. It removes rough edges, smoothing the surface until it feels like glass – clean, polished and beautiful to the touch. But sandpaper isn’t so welcome when it’s woven into the fabric of a personality. “Sandpaper people” are those who seem to constantly rub us the wrong … More Sandpaper people
Just because someone has gone down the wrong road – the broad road – doesn’t mean they are doomed to finish there. By God’s grace, there is always the opportunity to turn off and take the other road – the narrow road – that leads to life and to heaven. This turning is made possible … More God’s great rescue plan…
People often raise objections to the idea of hell, and you may have heard different forms of the argument. One common version is: “God is too good to send people to hell.” Another sounds like this: “A loving heavenly Father will eventually forgive everyone.” Let’s consider the first: “God is too good to send people … More Objections to hell
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