Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 1 Peter 1:23-25 If you’ve been at a hospital to say goodbye to a loved one, at the scene of a natural disaster, at the funeral of a child, in the midst of a divorce, or another terrible crisis, you’ve likely asked, “What’s the point of my...
Read: Matthew 7:7-11, Mark 4:35-41 Trials are often embodied in some form of want. Not enough money, not enough time, not enough love, not enough safety, or perhaps not enough wisdom. In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus’ disciples just wanted life. They were in an enormous storm...
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 In his second letter to the church in Corinth, Paul describes a thorn in his flesh. Have you ever grabbed a rose thinking the thorns had been removed? The result is a pins-and-needles poke followed by a bone-throbbing reminder of your...
Read: Luke 9:57-58 How do we respond when we experience great pain, failure, or struggle? In addition to other things, we pray to God for His comfort now and His supernatural relief from discomfort later. In this mode of thinking, God’s comfort represents a barrier...
Read: Ecclesiastes 7:14 LIFE PRINCIPLE #4: ADVERSITY IS A BRIDGE TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Part of King Solomon’s practical advice in Ecclesiastes is that we should be happy when times are good. However, when times are bad, we should consider that God...
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