Do you like to suffer? My guess is not. Do you like to have to wait patiently? Probably not that either. What is it about suffering that turns us away from it? Why are we so impatient? Is it simply our nature? Or have we morphed into it? Is it something our culture has taughtContinue reading “Suffering and Patience”
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Glory In Betrayal
How would you react if you knew you were about to be betrayed? Would you be joyful about it? Or would you be planning a vengeful counterstrike? Would you look forward to it. Or would you cringe in anticipation of the fall out? Jesus reacted in an unexpected way. Being betrayed into the hands ofContinue reading “Glory In Betrayal”
Learning from Trials
Have you been through trials? Have you suffered through hard times? How did you get through them? Did you learn anything from those trials or hard times? Did you take what you learned and apply it to your life? What did you do when the trials were over? We face a variety of trials duringContinue reading “Learning from Trials”
Pick Up Your Cross
We don’t like the idea of suffering. In fact, many of us will go to extensive lengths not to suffer. We go along with incorrect viewpoints, so we are not ostracized by our friends. Even if we disagree, we stay silent. We may even commit petty crimes to be accepted by others. Why do weContinue reading “Pick Up Your Cross”
Jesus’ Compassion
Do you feel lost? Are you in need of revitalization? Do you need rejuvenating? Are you hoping someone will show you the way to a new life? Are you looking for healing? Is there an ailment that has been dominating your life for a long time? Where have you looked for answers? We go throughContinue reading “Jesus’ Compassion”
Character Building
Have you ever done endurance work? Has that work improved your overall endurance? Have you spent time building your character? Were there specific pieces of your character you were working on? What were the steps you were taking to build your character? Endurance is not easy to build. Physical endurance requires us spending time andContinue reading “Character Building”
Profess Your Faith
Do you enjoy a comfortable life? Do you like having a nice home? Do you have a nice car to take you from place to place? Do you love getting coffee from a coffee house? Are you popular among your co-workers or fellow students? Have you considered being persecuted? We often live a pretty comfortableContinue reading “Profess Your Faith”
The Root Cause
Why is there death in this world? Why is there corruption? Why is there oppression? Why is there injustice? Why are there hurting people everywhere we turn? Why is there pain, suffering, tears, hate, fear, and all the negatives we can think of? The one-word answer to all those questions is—sin. We don’t talk muchContinue reading “The Root Cause”
Trusting in God’s Grace
Have you been discouraged? Do you wonder why God has not taken away your pain or provided healing? Have you considered He is showing you grace? We often do not want to hear about God’s blessings or His grace when we are in pain. We disdain anyone talking about blessings in disguise while in theContinue reading “Trusting in God’s Grace”
Joy Through Suffering
Are you currently suffering? Are you being persecuted for your faith in Jesus Christ? Are you grieving from a recent loss of a friend or loved one? Are you facing challenges and troubling decisions in your life? Suffering is part of life. We experience loss in varying ways. The past couple of years have beenContinue reading “Joy Through Suffering”
Marty Pressey 