This is the last of my five-part “Deathwish” series. We studied powerful and epic servants of God as they got to the lowest and most desperate states of their lives and wished for death. It’s fitting to end with the contrast of Jesus’ desire for death. […]
Tag: joy
The Misery of Within Misconception
Our misconceptions of God don’t hurt Him; they hurt us and rob us of tremendous riches of peace, love, faith, and joy. Many assume that God is a judgy, controlling patriarch waiting to catch us doing wrong. Others feel He is very far off and could […]
Transforming Pain
Sometimes life is too painful. We strain to imagine a life free from pain, trouble, and trials. In John 16, Jesus likens the pain and joy of childbirth to our troubles. Did you know that the pain tolerance of the human body is 45 dels (unit) […]
Consider the Birds
My mom’s backyard is a virtual vacation spot for the birds. They come to mom’s house daily, knowing they will always have something to eat and drink and a safe place to build nests. In all my years of watching birds, I’ve never seen them fret. […]
The Sound of Freedom
The Holy Sound, Stanza #2 Heaven’s Mighty deliverer and King entered the earth as a helpless infant, reliant on humans to care for him. Mary was just a teenager, and Joseph wasn’t much older than her. The tiny hands of an infant held the seeds that […]