TAKE 5 | From Pain to Compassion: How I Found Empathy in Suffering
It is an uncomfortable truth that we can’t grow in wisdom and maturity unless you traverse difficult circumstances. Intellectually we know this, but in reality how often to we as ‘Why'?’ rather than receiving God’s comfort in the difficulty.
TAKE 5 | The Power of Raw and Authentic Prayer
God made us. He knows us. So let us pray form where we are not where we think we should be. We are in his hands no matter our fear, anger, or grief. Let's meet God in our suffering.
TAKE 5 | Jesus Joins Us in Our Suffering
"I will never leave you or forsake you.", "Lo, I will be with you to the very end of the age." and "I am sending a comforter." are all the phrases of Scripture that enter my head when I ponder - Jesus Joins Us in Our Suffering.
TAKE FIVE | Mini-Retreat - How True Abundance Happens
I don't like pain or suffering. I don't like being stuck or feeling overwhelmed. I don't like testing or going through the fire. Yet, these are the tools God allows to shape us, to move us into deeper relationship, and to dwell in Him alone.