Our District Superintendent of the EFCA Southeast, has a saying which I remember clearly: “The mother of all disappointment is unmet expectations.” To be fair, he is actually a really positive, hopeful, and encouraging person. He is not a natural pessimist, or one given to “the sky is falling” mentality. But over the years, Glen has seen enough transpire in various churches…
In their book The Diamond of Adversity, Robert C. Palmer and Heather Palmer Welesko (father & daughter) explain that suffering is complex; it is much more than a 1-dimensional problem. To effectively deal with suffering, it is better to look at suffering from a number of different aspects (imagine a cut diamond and its many gleaming facets). Palmer explains that well-meaning people…
Devotional for April 28
As we consider Christ, who was willing to be stricken on our behalf, we are motivated to endure and not lose heart.
A friend of mine from who is a missionary linked me to this blog by a fellow seminary classmate. I think it is worth reading and considering in these days. Check out Zach Kinkaid’s blog entitled VIRUS by clicking on the picture below-