Posts Tagged ‘suffering’
Peace
I have felt peace in so many areas of my life by trusting in the Lord. My trust in Him doesn’t always “fix” things, but my trust changes my perspective of the issues I’m facing. I’m still growing in my faith and I hope to keep growing until my last day here on earth. I…
Read MoreWisdom & Understanding
I don’t always appear wise. In fact, I’ve been known to make a dumb decision occasionally. The older I’ve become, the fewer dumb decisions I’ve made. I am still learning and growing in knowledge and wisdom. I want to be a life-long learner. In reading God’s Word, I believe He speaks into my very soul…
Read MoreThe Good Ole Days
I’ve been around people who talk about the “good ole days” like they were so easy. I can remember my grandparents referring to a simpler life – but it was also a hard life. I can remember the days before the digital pager. I can remember the days before cell phones. I can remember the…
Read MoreRock Bottom
I’m not sure that I’ve ever hit “rock bottom”, but I’m confident that I’ve been close before. I see “rock bottom” as the lowest point that I could sink too. I see “rock bottom” as a place of desperation, struggle and often pain. When I think of my “rock bottom” and then I reflect on…
Read MoreExhausted
There are days when I come home and I’m out of strength. Please keep in mind that I’m considered a “desk jockey” – I’m not doing a ton of physical labor. Some of my labor is cerebral but exhausting. I have also experienced physical exhaustion. Most recently I was helping my son build his house…
Read MoreFaith Under Fire
There have been times when my faith is tested. There have been other times when I feel like I’m attacked because of my faith. When trials come, it’s easy to ask, “Why me?” I think I should probably be asking “Why not me?” I think suffering is no respecter of persons. Everyone suffers, whether a…
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