But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled… (1 Peter 3:14) The reality of suffering is one that many people don’t like to deal with. Even many Christians, uncomfortable trying to reconcile God’s love with His allowance of
To accept the world as it is without losing hope; this is the great journey of adulthood and maturity. To accept people for who they are, not for who you wish them to be; this is the great task of love. To accept that though disappointment and pain are part of our
Two years ago today, my wife and I said “I do,” and we’re not doing a thing to celebrate. Why not? First, we both work today, and second, we’re watching our finances, staying on-budget and paying off debt (you know, those boring details of married life that don’t get special days
While everyone was amazed at all the things He was doing, He told His disciples, “Let these words sink in: The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this statement; it was concealed from them so that they could
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you
Peter and those with him were in a deep sleep, and when they became fully aware, they saw His glory and the two men who were standing with Him. (Luke 9:32) Jesus’ glory was on full display, but His disciples almost missed it. They were “weighed down with sleep,” and
