There is a lot of suffering going around these days. Shootings, hurricanes and floods, divorce, suicide, and loss are rampant. I’m sure you’re suffering in some way today as well. Take heart: suffering is your last chance to trust in …
This article provides good perspective on the issue of suffering. It goes along with what we’re discussing at 9:30 at church, “Suffering for God’s glory.”…
Unsettling tragedy has struck. How do you deal with it? What do you do when the shock of tragedy strikes and disorients you? Your head is spinning, your legs are cut out from under you, you are a mouse in …
Suffering is Never for Nothing is a transcription of some of the last lectures that Elisabeth Elliot gave before her death in 2015. Elisabeth was no stranger to suffering and walking with the Lord during difficult and challenging times: her …
I saw a runner along the road last week, out in the snow and cold, making his way. I have to give him credit, he was dedicated to his sport, huffing and puffing in the SD winter air, moving forward, …
The partial government shut-down lasted 35 days, the longest in our country’s history. There were stories every day in the news concerning unemployment and missed paychecks. Maybe you were affected by this shut-down, or maybe you experience unemployment for other …
John Newton was an English slave trader in the 1700’s. He came to know Christ and pastored two churches, in addition to writing the famous and popular hymn, “Amazing Grace.” He wrote many letters to friends, missionaries, and parishioners; the …
How do you deal with your past? Do you carry around baggage of guilt and shame? What of your history? How many are your failures? If you’re living in the past, you can’t move forward. Stop wasting time trying to …
It looks pretty bleak as we enter a new year. “I’ve got a bad feeling about this,” is the constant refrain in the Star Wars movies. I ask myself, “What atrocity will I be confronted with today?” as I click …
What suffering are you living through today? God is in charge over the whole earth. He is not blind to your suffering, troubles, and pain. God tells us of future hope and glory and has the final word on your …