I know what God doesn't appreciate in Matthew 8:23-27. But what might he have preferred instead? [Click title to read more.]
Tag: suffering
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.]
Going Nowhere, Fast (And It’s Okay)
Where else can I go? Nowhere but here, especially in darker days. [Click title to read more.]
In This Pandemic Season, Lent Is A Necessity For Me
A lot of believers have joked that we really don't need Lent, since we're living it. I find the opposite to be true. [Click title to read more.]
The Gift and The Giver
How do you write about a miracle, when the miracle isn't the point? [Click title to read more.]
The Suffering God
"Look only at me," he says, and I try to listen. [Click title to read more.]
When It All Falls Apart
When it all falls apart, there's still hope. [Click title to read more.]
The Trials That Follow Renewal
The trail you're facing might actually be the reward you're waiting on. [Click title to read more.]
Spare A Thought For Sorrowing Parents
I hurt for people who are parents--and whose experience of having and raising a child has been anything but blessed, enriching, hopeful, or joyful. [Click title to read more.]
When We Misunderstand What God’s Favor Looks Like
Be wary of reading the tea leaves of your circumstances to deduce how God feels about you. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 