I just received word that a dear sister in Christ is now in Jesus’ presence. Miss Faye, affectionately known as Mimi, lived a long life. A life filled with joy, but a life also filled with sorrow and struggle. She was a committed follower of Christ, a fierce prayer warrior, and a dedicated encourager. Miss … Continue reading A Prayer Warrior Is Home
Blogger Note: This is a slightly edited version of a post from October 7, 2022. As I watch the news, listen to speeches filled with empty promises and absolute nonsense, and watch the downward spiral of our culture, there are biblical descriptors that continually come to mind. Perhaps you have thought of these verses lately. … Continue reading Wage War Against Despair
Yesterday, I posted some reflections on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Below is a prayer from that same text. Father of mercies and God of All Comfort, Blessed be your name because you comfort us in all our afflictions through Christ. Whatever the affliction, no matter the pressure, you comfort us in all kinds of trouble. This … Continue reading A Prayer from 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
I wanted to take a few minutes to share why I have been writing so much in this time of suffering. My blogging journey has been anything but consistent. I have set schedules and goals, but I always find that the needs of family and pastoral ministry make blogging seem less important. Let me also … Continue reading Crisis, Suffering, Hope, Writing
Let’s begin by reading Luke 2:22-38: Luke 2:22–38 [22] And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord [23] (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be … Continue reading Advent Part 2 – Darkness, Death, Light, Life
As I watch the news, listen to speeches filled with empty promises and absolute nonsense, and watch the downward spiral of our culture, there are biblical descriptors that continually come to mind. Maybe you have thought of these verses lately. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. (Judges 17:6b, 21:25b) There is a … Continue reading Wage War Against Despair
I recently traveled to attend a funeral and had limited time to write. In light of the context of that travel and not having as much time, I decided to share a post that was originally published in November 2020 then titled "Grieving With Hope." Death has been a pushy reality in my life lately. … Continue reading Hope in Grief
Death has been a pushy reality in my life lately. Two of my friends passed away recently. I preached the funeral for one of them. My former theology professor passed away. One of my cousins passed away. My grandfather died last week, and I attended his funeral. There have been a lot of emotions tied … Continue reading Grieving with Hope
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