Suffering
The presence of evil and suffering has perplexed thinkers for millennia. I have read many wonderful efforts attempting to explain the existence of pain and evil in the presence of a good God (theodicy). Noble efforts as they are, they are adequate, not completely satisfying.Suffering
The Intolerable Full Gospel (A Word for 1Q 2011)
The presence of evil and suffering has perplexed thinkers for millennia. I have read many wonderful efforts attempting to explain the existence of pain and evil in the presence of a good God (theodicy). Noble efforts as they are, they are adequate, not completely satisfying.The Afflictions of Love
Wounding is inevitable if we are following Christ. Jesus was both "marred" (Isa. 52:14) and "wounded" (Zech. 13:6), and if we are sincere in our pursuit of His nature, we will suffer as well. How else can love be perfected?
Walking the Plank for Jesus' sake
I have always loved pirate movies. There are many things about the pirate motif that call to me;
I love to win, I love the underdog, I love the sea, I love the chase and I love adventure. Of course, the movies don’t usually portray the hard life and the bad endings most pirates experienced.
So it is with ministry.
When you have No Choice but to drink the Cup
All around us lately we have noticed how saints who love God are experiencing difficult situations. Loss of income, loss of relationship, loss of a family member, loss of material things, loss of health, loss of joy and in general just plain “loss” and there is nothing they can do about it.
All our earthly “props” are being stripped away as our Spirit man prepares to return to Eternity, the place for which he was made.
In the midst of all this there seem to be no answers coming from above to answer our deluge of “why” questions. We know He knows but He is not telling. Our emotions are frayed and our hearts are torn yet we hear;
The Sophia Saga: My Final Struggle
It is my prayer as I sit down to pen these words that others, who like me are struggling through difficult situations in their lives may receive Hope and Comfort in a time of need, through these words.
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