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Adversity
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke Our initial response to adversity is often avoidance. One guarantee of life is that you will face difficulties. I can’t always… Continue Reading →
Fire tests gold, sufferig brave men. Seneca The current pandemic is a time of suffering for a number of people – I think of those who have contracted the virus or have lost loved ones, those who are out of… Continue Reading →
It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the fact that you carry it alone. May we learn to cast every care and anxiety upon Him, knowing that He cares for us. casting all your anxiety on Him, because… Continue Reading →
God’s ultimate answer to suffering isn’t an explanation; it’s the incarnation. Every week I meet with people who have experienced incredible pain and suffering. Theological platitudes and simplistic explanations are inadequate to bring healing to a hurting heart. That’s why… Continue Reading →
Fire is the test of gold; adversity of strong men. Seneca We often seek to avoid adversity; however, a certain amount of difficulty is helpful to us. Biology teaches us that hormesis is the result of stress in our lives that produces… Continue Reading →
Have you ever faced adversity? That’s a rhetorical question. As soon as we’re born and the doctor slaps our bottom to make sure we’re breathing, and we cry, we’ve faced adversity! While most of us would prefer to avoid it,… Continue Reading →
Why are some people able to persevere through adversity, whereas others are crushed by their problems? When you realize that the difficulties you encounter have a purpose, then you have the ability to withstand them. What enabled Job to persevere through… Continue Reading →
You’ve seen this verse on pictures, coffee mugs, and t-shirts. It’s a verse of hope and inspiration, but do you know the context in which this verse appears? For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the… Continue Reading →
It’s a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. Seneca In typical Stoic fashion, Seneca reminds us that the accomplishments that are considered great are often the most difficult to achieve. If it was easy, then everyone could… Continue Reading →
Difficult times are inevitable. Where do you turn when you’re facing an overwhelming situation? In the Old Testament, David provides a helpful example to help you as you face a difficult situation. David and his men were on the run… Continue Reading →
Many of us do not face the challenges the Apostle Paul faced as he was bringing the Gospel to those who had not heard. It was difficult and dangerous work and he needed a capable work force to accomplish the… Continue Reading →
What’s your attitude when you encounter various trials in your life? If you’re like me, my natural response is to avoid them. The Apostle James gives us an surprising perspective, Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you encounter adversity? When the pressure is intense and relentless you may become discouraged. The prophet Jeremiah encountered significant adversity that caused him great discouragement. Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet – he was… Continue Reading →
Our journey through life can oscillate between two extremes. At times we may seem to be chasing an imaginary “happily ever after” existence that seems to disappear just when we’ve achieved what we thought would make us happy. If we… Continue Reading →
At times you will encounter a situation that causes discomfort. It may not be painful, but the joy that you experienced in the past seems to be gone. Admittedly, every job or relationship will have it’s ups and downs but… Continue Reading →
