Finding Shelter Under Almighty God’s Wings
If ever there was a time when we needed a safe shelter, it is now. What a messy world! Sickness and death. Mandated masks. Closure of businesses. Loss of freedoms. Restricted interaction. Isolation. Rampant misinformation. Slanted media. Unreliable sources. Mob...
God May Heal but the Scars Remain
I am the Lord who heals you [Exodus 15:26]. Pain is usually an unforgettable teacher. The lessons I’ve learned best in life have normally been associated with pain. Touch a hot stove and you learn (or should learn!) not to do that again. In 2019, I had two separate...
The Benefit of Deep Spiritual Roots
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small [Proverbs 24:10]. The Tale of Two Trees While working in the yard, cleaning up after several days of heavy rain and storms, I noticed two mature trees I planted years before – although, one was leaning into...
Appointed to Affliction
No one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. (1 Thessalonians 3:3-4) Christians should not be surprised by adversity that comes as a result of our faith. Instead, we should expect and embrace it. Nor should...
Encountering God Through Personal Adversity (Part 4)
In this episode, Nate concludes his discussion with Jay by addressing the question: How to identify the lessons God wants to teach us during adversity?
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