The great teacher of wisdom wrote, “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider that God has made the one as well as the other.” (Ecclesiastes 7:14) For many of us, these are tremendously good days. Physically, we find ourselves in the best shape of our life. Mentally, we are growing in knowledge and wisdom. Relationally, … More Secret Contentment
There is certainly a time for us to sacrifice, labor, toil, work, serve, or minister. God gives all of us spiritual and temporal gifts, and he expects us to steward and spend them for his glory and our neighbor’s good. Yes, it is good for us to work as did Moses, labor as did disciples, minister as did … More Service or Sabbath
What are you going to do with your pain and sorrow? Many of you are severely tortured by your inward struggle with anger, lust, fear, pride, self-worship, and lack of self-control. This has led you to self-help or self-medicate or self-numb, and it has only heaped further sorrow upon your soul. In addition, many of you are broken hearted over the depreciation of … More The House of Pain and Comfort
Unfathomable Grace 