Joy in the Bittersweet
I visited the eye doctor the other day. And like always at every new doctor, my stroke from 8 years ago comes up. Which is a necessity. I’m not complaining. …
Patience in Suffering
Yesterday was a good day. A really good day. Today is not. Bad night…. so bad day. I was talking to the Lord about it and complaining a bit, and …
Buffing Those Spiritual Muscles
I’ve been thinking about the word “endurance” a lot lately. You know, “the one who endures to the end shall be saved.” Jesus said it. It means to remain, to …
Lies of Fear & Willingness to Suffer
Thanksgiving Day, 6 years ago, my life changed completely. That’s the day my stroke happened. I had to relearn so much. I’ve posted updates every year since then, except for …
Holding On in Hope
It’s been almost 5 years since my stroke, and there’s still a lot of residual effects/disabilities from it, both in my brain and physically too. I’ll have a few days …
Adulthood & Humanity As It Is
For us, winter is a lean time financially. You know the drill. It’s cold. So the furnace and heaters run more. So the electric bill goes way up. For my …
Suffering is a Gift
There’s far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There’s also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting. Philippians 1:35 (The Message …
Stepping into His School
Been thinking about the disciples lately. The Greek word for disciple means “student”. Jesus was constantly teaching them. Constantly stretching their ideas and concepts of Himself and God. He walked …
Worry Prayers
“If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask …
Living Above Our Sufferings with Him
Just as God allows various gifts to the Body of Christ, so does He allow various kinds of suffering for the sake of the Body. To some, it might be …
Suffering and Difficulty
Suffering and difficulty. This subject has been on my mind alot lately. I struggle with it. Since my stroke, I’ve had to face the truth about myself. I’m a wimp. …