The cross must come before the crown, and mourning before joy. We see this typified in the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Booths.
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The Voyage of Life: Living in Light of the End
We are moving to an end without end in the Kingdom of Christ, and we are wise if we live in light of that destiny. Thomas Cole’s paintings call us to this life of wisdom in all seasons, ages, and stages.
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The Voyage of Life: Setting Our Hope on Eternity
We are pilgrims being prepared for home. We are not home yet. Life was never meant to be about ourselves, but about God. For this reason, it is the eternal that gives meaning and hope in the temporal arena.
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Shaped by Suffering: Wounded Worship—Michael Card
Singer/songwriter and musician Michael Card shares his thoughts on suffering and the hope found in Christ.
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The Voyage of Life: Perspective on Death
In the end, we will either search for earthly gain or trust in the Lord. The path that we choose determines our perspective on suffering and death.
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The Voyage of Life: A Movement toward Eternity
The Voyage of Life: The Cross and the World
Thomas Cole’s depiction of The Cross and the World compels us to put our hopes in the things that will last forever rather than in the brevity of human creations.
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Shaped by Suffering: Assassination Attempt, Excommunication, Imprisonment—Tilahun & Meseret
This couple, who suffered at the hands of fellow church members in Ethiopia, offer a model of steadfast trust and devotion amidst extreme persecution.
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Shaped by Suffering: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome—Rebekah Howe
Rebekah Howe tells how a mysterious disease has given her a ministry, gratitude, hope, and an eternal perspective.
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Shaped by Suffering: Mental Health and Loss of a Child—Nate Hoff
Seminary professor Nate Hoff tells his story of suffering through mental health issues and multiple other family crises.
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