Month: February 2018
Pray for Parkland, Florida
In October, I published my first post on this site; it discussed how believers should respond to the tragedy in Las Vegas. I have tried to think of some fresh and new advice to give after the heartbreaking incident in Parkland, Florida. However, as I read my post from October, I realized I wouldn’t change …
Purpose in the Pain: Is Pain Good?
You’ve heard the “triumph in tragedy” stories. Someone went through a very painful experience and was able to pull through as a better and stronger person. James tells us to consider it a great joy when undergoing various types of trials because we become stronger, more mature, well-rounded believers (James 1:2-5). Solomon tells us in …
Purpose in the Pain: Lessons from the Wounds
Numb. Paralyzed. Helpless. These are the best words I can conjure up to describe my state after that awful day. My perfect little world was falling apart. My prideful heart had been humiliated. My carefully maintained facade of external piety had been stripped away in a moment, and I had nothing to hide behind. It …
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