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Death, Beauty, and Learning How To Muddle Through

Death, Beauty, and Learning How To Muddle Through

Sometimes the grief is worse, not better. At those times, God comforts me with beauty. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on December 11, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian life, Christian living, Christianity, comfort, death, griefTagged Christian growth, Christianity, comfort, death, God, grief, spiritual growth, spirituality. 7 Comments

The Cup of Sorrow and Feast of Joy

The Cup of Sorrow and Feast of Joy

Grieving doesn't always arrive leavened by joy, and you cannot think your way through drinking the cup of sorrow. But never doubt the joy will come. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on October 31, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, grief, spiritual fruit, spiritual growth, spirituality, sufferingTagged Christian living, Christianity, death, grief, sorrow, spiritual growth, spirituality. 6 Comments

Affliction and the Ministry of Presence

Affliction and the Ministry of Presence

Being present to those suffering matters - even and especially when it's difficult to do. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on October 22, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, spiritual growth, spirituality, sufferingTagged Christian growth, Christianity, ministry, sickness, spiritual growth, spirituality, suffering. 4 Comments

Dark Night of the Soul

Dark Night of the Soul

Yes, it's possible to perceive that God has disappeared in the midst of your suffering. He hasn't. But you should prepare yourself for it. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, grief, Jesus Christ, spiritual growth, spirituality, Struggle and DifficultyTagged Christian living, Christianity, grief, sorrow, spiritual growth, spirituality. 9 Comments

Sometimes A Prayer For Help Is More Than A Prayer For Help

Sometimes A Prayer For Help Is More Than A Prayer For Help

Sometimes praying for help is more than throwing up a thousand petitions. Sometimes it is a wonderful reminder of who we are and who God is. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on October 1, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, spiritual growth, spiritualityTagged Christian living, Christianity, faith and growth, help, prayer, spiritual growth, spirituality. Leave a comment

Christian Nostalgia and High School Football

Christian Nostalgia and High School Football

A local high school football game provoked nostalgia - and some thoughts on its purpose. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on September 10, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, spiritual growth, spiritualityTagged Christian growth, Christianity, football, nostalgia, spiritual growth, spirituality, sports. Leave a comment

Going Nowhere, Fast (And It’s Okay)

Going Nowhere, Fast (And It’s Okay)

Where else can I go? Nowhere but here, especially in darker days. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on September 6, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian life, Christian living, Christianity, spiritual growth, spirituality, sufferingTagged Christian growth, Christian living, Christianity, faith, spiritual growth, spirituality, struggle, suffering. 2 Comments

The Third Choice

The Third Choice

God doesn't always work in either/or. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on August 23, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian life, Christian living, Christianity, faith and growth, spiritual fruit, spiritual growth, spiritualityTagged Christian living, Christianity, patience, patienec, prayer, spiritual growth, spirituality. 2 Comments

Spirit and Breath

Spirit and Breath

Sometimes the way we think about prayer changes the way we think about God. [Click title to read more.]

Posted on August 15, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian life, Christianity, Holy Spirit, spiritual growth, spiritualityTagged Christian living, Christianity, Holy Spirit, prayer, spiritual growh, spiritual growth, spirituality. Leave a comment

Beyond Tithing & Generosity: Thoughts on Faith and Money

Beyond Tithing & Generosity: Thoughts on Faith and Money

Generosity goes beyond tithing and giving to those in need, and we should integrate our perspective on money into our life in broader ways.

Posted on July 31, 2022 by samaritansongPosted in Christian growth, Christian life, Christian living, Christianity, moneyTagged Christian living, Christianity, finances, money, spirituality, tithe. 1 Comment

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