A Prayer For Those Who Walk With The Black Dog
There’s a melancholy strand in my DNA. It’s not as pronounced as it used to be, but it still reminds me that it’s there. I know others struggle with depression and depressive tendencies. There’s a...
View ArticleHow do I discern “timing” when it comes to caring for the sick? (via...
The summary: “always err on the shorter time…both in how long you stay and how long you wait to go.” is very helpful. Don’t wait to go and don’t stay too long. There are many wise thoughts on the issue...
View ArticleThe Best Thing About The Christian Life – Chapman & Richards Cont.
Gordon Cheng continues to provide a transcription of a DVD conversation between John Chapman and Kel Richards. I linked to part one a couple of days ago. You can read the whole piece here. In part two...
View ArticleCode Rainbow
Late last week the whole family contracted a pretty nasty gastro virus. It was the first time in a long, long time where we’ve had everyone sick with the same thing at the same time. Brings back...
View ArticleThe Lord Of The Ages Holds All His Little Ones Safe By His Side…
We find ourselves continuing to wait during a season of waiting. It’s strange this week to have the emotions of yearning and waiting so deeply ingrained into a time of year where the first and second...
View ArticleBe Strong And Courageous – An Update On Jozua
Yesterday’s late evening update from Jozua’s mother contained the news that sedation is being reduced, but he has not yet regained consciousness; some bodily movements have been observed, which is good...
View ArticleGood News
Yesterday Jozua was able to breathe without a tube and it seems his eyes were attracted to a video which was shown to him. There’s still a long, long way to go, but this was very encouraging news for...
View ArticleOne Miracle After Another – Jozua’s Progress
For anyone following Jozua’s situation I’m hope the infrequent updates are not too much of a frustration. I’ve been conscious of preserving some of the family’s privacy, though they have been so very...
View ArticleWhat Not To Say To People Who Are Suffering (via Gospel Coalition)
Paul Tripp, Tullian Tchividjian and Dave Furman make some wise observations about the conversations we have with those who are enduring seasons of suffering. I especially found helpful their comment...
View ArticleA Compelling Testimony About Chronic Sickness And God’s Goodness
Watch this. Amber Kay Satterfield (formerly Doran, she has recently married) speaks of her experience of chronic sickness; God’s presence; and ways people can truly incarnate the grace and love of God....
View ArticleGospel, Cancer & True Prosperity (via Mockingbird)
Mockingbird has an article by Ethan Richardson that reflects upon the writings of Katie Bowler who has cancer and has recently written on so-called ‘prosperity’ theology. The interaction of her study...
View ArticleChristlikeness Is Something To Long For, Not Be Delivered From (via Randy...
Randy Alcorn is supporting his wife, Nanci, through her season of cancer. God is supporting them both. He writes about the experience of God using the very situations that nobody wants as the...
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