As I worshiped among brothers and sisters in church recently, we sang a song that has been my personal prayer for many years. All I Have is Christ, by Sovereign Grace, is an expression of gospel gratitude and surrender to God’s eternal purposes. With heartfelt zeal I sang, “Now Lord, I would be Yours alone … More When God Answers Prayer through Suffering
“Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground. Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast … More Troubles, Tears, and a Trustworthy God
And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers,” Luke 22:31-32. When Jesus spoke these words to Peter, I wonder if he felt hurt, confused, … More When Sifting Comes
“Blessed is he who has regard for the weak” Psalm 41:1. What does it mean to enter into suffering with another person? What are some of the dangers to watch for in our desire to encourage and help others? How do we know when God is calling us to … More Side by Side in Suffering: How God Blesses His People
“Blessed is he who has regard for the weak” Psalm 41:1 A couple that prayed for a baby is plunged into the darkness of grief as they bury their stillborn child. A wife who prayed for God to protect her marriage, … More Side by Side in Suffering; How We Can Miss the Blessings God Designed for Us
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them,” Ephesians 2:10. As I sit down to write this blog I am looking out at a rainy morning on the Gulf of Mexico where my husband and I are taking a much-needed … More Laying Down Things We Love to Do
Last summer, one of my neighbors walked by saying that she was on the way to meditation class. More recently, my hairdresser told me she hopes to expand her salon to include a meditation room, since so many of her clients are stressed out and having nervous breakdowns. Apparently, meditation is the answer the world … More What are You Meditating On?
