Seeking God & Finding Courage
Life is fleeting and God’s plans are eternal. Our earthly struggles may contribute to our spiritual formation, and we might only understand this once in heaven. As modeled in scripture, God molds us like a potter does clay. If we remain pliable, we become vessels for His grace, learning from Israel’s history and overcoming our sinful nature. Our trials may serve a greater purpose for our eternal souls, and we are reminded of our reliance on God’s transformative power.
Where was God when the worst happened, why did He let ithappen?
God can take the pain inflicted on us and turn it into something redemptive, good, and even beautiful. He did it for St. Patrick, who was stolen from his family and sold into slavery as a teenager. I can say now that I’m almost ten years […]
God’s Instruction Manual God didn’t put us on the earth and tell us to make our best guesses and fend for ourselves. He gave us an instruction manual in the form of the Bible. There’s wisdom and instruction for us to live our best lives. It […]
Jonah’s Death Wish God sent Jonah with a message. The people repented; God relented, but Jonah lamented. What led to Jonah’s death wish statement, Jonah 4:3? Why would Jonah want to die after God’s grace and blessing provided such a beautiful outcome? Jonah didn’t want to […]