Posts Tagged ‘suffering’
Strained & Struggling
Yesterday I was connecting with a new friend and I was telling the story of my son’s battle with cancer that is now almost 5 years old. There are many stories of my life that are easily remembered. I think the ones that featured deep suffering and struggle are at the front of the…
Read MoreCrushed In Spirit
I can vividly remember the feeling of being crushed in spirit even when I was young as some fellow classmates were killed in a car accident. I remember the finality of their deaths and thinking about how life is a vapor. I can also remember being crushed in spirit 23 years ago spending my first…
Read MoreMake My Case
I have always been a fan of TV shows and movies that feature a great attorney. I have probably watched every episode of Perry Mason (the black & white versions) and Matlock and most recently Law & Order (the original). I’m intrigued with how our justice system works or in some cases fails to…
Read MoreDifferent Perspective
There are times when I keep looking at the situation the same way, no matter how many times I come back to it. However, a good friend or confidant might see things from a totally different perspective. I think it’s very wise to have multiple perspectives when dealing with a challenging situation that is…
Read MoreWhy Suffering?
There are a lot of things that I don’t understand about life here on earth. I have a pretty extensive list of questions that I want to ask the Lord when I see Him. As I continue to study His Word and get to know His Heart, I’ve received what I believe are some answers…
Read MoreBroken
I do remember what it feels like to be beat down and broken because of events that happen that are completely beyond my control. I have felt absolutely helpless to fix or repair the damage done. I have come to accept that there are accidents and events that happen that I have absolutely zero control…
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