It lay unobtrusive in the belly of the oyster Under the cold blue waters A single grain of sand An irritant The beginning of a blessing Trouble twists and turns us Along the path But
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Tag: suffering
God’s Love in the Midst of Pain
We’ve all asked, “Why does a loving God allow diseases, viruses, and suffering? How do we find God’s love when we’re hurting?” It’s a legitimate question. Though I’ve done my heart-work before on this, an
Read moreA Sympathetic Savior
“We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin” (Hebrews 4:15
Read moreProof Through the night
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Does your mind sometimes
Read moreWhy Can’t God’s Highest Purpose Be My Comfort Instead of His Glory?
Aha! Ever had an “Aha moment?” Like when you discovered coffee is amazing. Or that you needed reading glasses. We’ll probably experience lots of aha moments in heaven. For now, we have lots of head-scratching
Read moreFrom the Other Side of the Door
I stand front door and knock. My humble efforts of delivering a meal and a hug is my way of reaching out and providing joy amidst a difficult circumstance. This year I find myself on
Read moreWhen life isn’t fair
Let’s face it, life isn’t fair. In fact, it can be downright cruel. My prayer journal is filled with requests that break my heart and challenge my hope. As followers of Christ, we know this life
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