Dr. Jesus encourages his sick and not yet desperate hearers: “Any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) Dr. Paul encourages his sick and not yet desperate readers: “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count … More When Humble Desperation is Good
Sometimes … oft times … many times … most times … Jesus is confusing! Do you agree? Lazarus, Mary, and Martha are some of Jesus’ most diligent worshipers. Mary is legendary for her anointing of Jesus’ feet with perfume and her hair. Martha is known for her action, affection, and Christian hospitality. All three of … More When God Sits On His Hands
Got external trouble? Are you being done wrong? Are people wearing you out? The psalmist sympathizes with you in your plight. He is one with many enemies, and he is greatly wounded by their physical oppression and verbal taunts. Great is their harassment as they harm him and then mockingly ask, “Where is your God?” And … More Your Questions Are Acceptable
Unfathomable Grace 