The Power of Giving Thanks
/It’s easy to give thanks when things are going well. But to thank God for his provision when life feels like it's crumbling can be life-changing …
Read MoreHow to Discourage a Suffering Friend
/I've discouraged suffering friends by minimizing their pain, comparing them to others, and delivering stirring mini-sermons on what they should do.
Read MoreTrusting God with the Unfinished
/God is asking me to be content with the unfinished and the imperfect, to celebrate the small victories, and to trust that He is working in them all.
Read MoreLearning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
/Jesus doesn’t just offer rest. He shows us how to do it. As we walk with Him and watch what He did, we will discover the secret of true rest.
Read MoreThe Agony of Waiting
/If I knew God would eventually answer my prayer with “yes,” waiting would be easier. But when the wait seems endless and I’m not sure if there’s any point to it anyway, it feels excruciating.
Read MoreCan Anyone Really Prepare for Suffering?
/Can we prepare for the unthinkable? Can we do anything now so we won't be crushed by suffering later? We can’t anticipate trials we might face, but we can ensure disaster won’t destroy us.
Read MoreWhen We Need the Comfort of Others
/Suffering in another human being is a call to the rest of us to stand in community. It is not a question which demands an answer; it is a mystery which demands a presence.
Read MoreThe Blessing of Failure
/My extraordinary failure stripped away everything I had been clinging to. And in the destruction of those accomplishments that had previously defined me, God did a radical work.
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