God's Glory
This life of suffering is one of breathtaking beauty. It is so well spent, so pleasing to God, as all of heaven undoubtedly will attest to.
This letter, written by a woman who was dying, has taught me how to live….
Few of us can honestly say we are unafraid of death. So what do we need to remember when we are facing it?
In our uncertain world, God bids us to focus on the truths we know and not obsess about what we don't know.
We need not live in fear that our actions or the actions of others will prematurely cut short our lives.
Having someone simply acknowledge your grief can be a gift itself. Here are 5 suggestions on how to help your hurting friends at Christmas.
Keep leaning into God. He is working in your wilderness to ground your faith and bear fruit that will nourish those around you.
If you are in the wilderness today, don’t despair. God has brought you to this difficult place for your good - to teach you and draw you to himself.
We all want to say the perfect thing to grieving people, but we don’t know what would help. Here are ways to support friends who are facing loss.
What should we do when we need help and feel like a burden to those we love? Or how should we respond when we are exhausted caring for others?
The dandelion is beautiful at life’s end, soon to be carried by the wind. Like suffering saints, God carries their witness farther than they know…
This Thanksgiving, as everyone at the table says what they are thankful for, what will you say? What has most deepened your faith & drawn you to God?
Does God delight in our suffering? Does he want to take away the things we love most? Are the painful afflictions or sleepless nights we endure necessary?
When I’m depressed, I listen to myself and focus on my fears about the future. God is inviting me to listen to Him and rest in His promises instead.
How can we possibly rejoice when we are suffering? Isn’t rejoicing reserved for when good things happen?
Let your faith be bigger than your fear.
That plaque sits prominently on the shelf in my office. Most of the time, I hardly notice it. But recently, that phrase has taken on new meaning.
How do you have joy when life is in shambles? How can anyone look past the raging storm when they are in it? How does anyone rejoice when life is falling apart?
Why do we offer whitewashed comfort that minimizes pain when we all need true comfort- that will hold us up no matter the outcome? Where can we find that?
Has the comfort of friends ever left you feeling worse than you did before? Have you felt criticized and judged when all you wanted was empathy and support?
I cried out to the Lord, telling him how this felt colossally unfair. I ended by declaring, “I can’t live like this for the rest of my life. I just can’t do it!” I felt frustrated and angry and overwhelmed all at the same time. I couldn’t imagine living the rest of my life with the physical struggles I had today.
At Christmas I feel an ache that I can hardly put into words. My heart is longing to experience, and not just know intellectually, the truth of God with us.
Depression almost withers joy. Those who suffer with it often endure silently, feeling shame and condemnation. Given that, how should Christians approach it?
As I consider what I am thankful for, adversity is not on the list. But looking at the life of Solomon, adversity may have been the one blessing he needed...
One of Satan's lies is: “You are missing out. Your life could be better.” Satan told Eve that lie in the garden & he has been whispering it to us since then
When each day feels like an insurmountable struggle, and the present is all-consuming, it’s hard to imagine anything good can come out of my story.
While I know God will provide all I need, sometimes I slip into doubt & fear. How can I be sure when the present looks bleak and the future seems uncertain?
After losing our precious baby Paul, God tenderly cared for me. He taught me what it meant to be loved and held by him when my world was falling apart.
Sometimes my faith shakes when my dreams are shattered. Since I cannot sense God's presence, I wonder where he is. I feel alone & afraid as my faith wavers.
After 50 years of quadriplegia, Joni Eareckson Tada is even more aware of God's grace. I am in awe, not of Joni, but of the amazing God she joyfully serves.
If you are feeling crushed, know that your suffering is not meaningless. One day you will see all the beauty that God has brought through it.