Purpose in Our Pain
George Dennehy was born without arms. But even in the midst of his suffering, he has hope. Why? Because he knows God has a purpose in it.
George Dennehy was born without arms. But even in the midst of his suffering, he has hope. Why? Because he knows God has a purpose in it.
Paul’s life-changing prayer in Ephesians 1:17–19a looks at the glory of our inheritance in Christ and how it gives us joy in the present.
The things of this world clamor for our attention. But they are not worthy of pursuit—they will pass away.
Ephesians 1:3–14 shows us the beautiful truth of our salvation in three tenses. We have been redeemed and are in Christ, but await our full inheritance.
Holding to a historical Jesus but not His resurrection is not sufficient for salvation. Acts 23 shows the centrality of this doctrine to Christianity.
Seminary professor Nate Hoff describes his spiral into depression and crisis before God graciously intervened in his suffering, moving him from despair to hope.
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.
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.
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.
Singer/songwriter and musician Michael Card shares his thoughts on suffering and the hope found in Christ.
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