“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” II Corinthians 4:17. In the midst of personal setbacks, Paul urged the Corinthians not to lose heart. In spite of loss, we are to pursue the higher goals of God’s kingdom now, anticipating […]
“Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” Job 2:10. If you and I are baffled by the suffering of good people, we can put the question squarely before God, argue with Him if we must, and struggle with our doubts, but let’s not blame Him. God has assured us in His […]
“Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for in You do I trust.” Psalm 143:8. Have you experienced a great loss? Don’t lose hope. Call on the Lord. Trust Him and keep listening. If you do, you will gain even from loss. God uses life’s reverses to move us forward.
“You have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith …may be found to praise…at the revelation of Jesus.” I Peter 1:6-7. The Bible is full of stories of God’s children who have gone through the mill: Job on the ash heap, Daniel in a den of lions, John on the lonely […]
“Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for in You do I trust.” Psalm 143:8. Have you experienced a great loss? Don’t lose hope. Call on the Lord. Trust Him and keep listening. If you do, you will gain even from loss. God uses life’s reverses to move us forward.