Posts with the category “suffering”

Nothing is wasted in God's economy. Every struggle has purpose. Every storm can become a testimony. Every moment of fear can transform into an opportunity for God to demonstrate His faithfulness.  Read More

The world isn't watching how Christians handle success. They're watching how we handle suffering. They're observing whether our hope holds up under pressure. They're looking to see if what we believe is real enough to sustain us when everything else falls apart.  Read More

Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring theme that challenges our natural way of thinking. The apostle Paul, writing from prison—not a metaphorical prison, but actual chains and confinement—penned some of the most hope-filled words in human history. How? His secret wasn't denial or delusion. He saw his circumstances clearly. He acknowledged the reality of his suffering. But he viewed it all through an eternal lens.  Read More

Your temporary struggles are great opportunities for God's glory. What does He want to do through your successes—and even more, through your struggles? The answer might just change everything  Read More

We cannot allow false theology of grandeur to rob us of the nearness of God, because so often we act as though the only prayers worth praying are eternal prayers. But if we take the time to look closely at Scripture, we find a God who listens to the unremarkable.  Read More

So let us fling wide the doors to every bleeding dysfunction and unrent garment. No stigma or mistreatment is too severe to be outdone by the furious love of Christ in us. For this is why we were called, to have our hearts ruined for the lovely, and so remade that our lives become a sanctuary for the unlovely.  Read More

Decide today to no longer resignedly cope with the lingering sins and idols that subjugate you. Raze them to the ground without reservation or mercy, wielding the inexhaustible power available in Christ.  Read More

No sincere believer wants to remain spiritually stunted. We all desperately want to grow, mature, and experience the abundant life Christ promises. The danger, however, is that we seek humanistic solutions, rooted in psychological methods, disconnected from the simple yet profound truths of God’s Word.  Read More

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called” (1 Timothy 6:12, ESV). The war has been won through Christ’s death and resurrection, but the spiritual battles remain until He returns.  Read More

Rise above the victim mentality, and step boldly into the abundant life of freedom, joy, and purpose God has for you. Not as a victim, but as His redeemed and empowered child.  Read More

Today, we must acknowledge that it is universally true that in life, we will inevitably confront the harsh realities of death and disease, painful reminders of the brokenness in our fallen world. Yet in these challenging times, we can seek comfort and strength in God’s redemptive work.  Read More

Understanding God’s discipline is crucial for believers, distinguishing loving correction from suffering. His discipline aims to shape us into Christ’s image, using trials as opportunities for growth.  Read More

Have you ever questioned whether the difficulties you face are a result of God’s punishment for your sins or disobedience?  Read More