Tag Archives: suffering

Thank You, Pain!

Posted on May 27, 2019 by editor

Pain is never appreciated as a gift until God unwraps it. He grabs our attention when we’re in pain and, through its refining process, He brings the best out of us. Writes the prophet Isaiah “Behold, I have refined you, … Continue reading →

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The Opportunity of Pain

Posted on October 2, 2018 by editor

We don’t own our pain. It’s for public service. Whether it’s sorrow, hurt, regret, disappointment, afflictions, persecution, or some other form of suffering, our pain is never an end in itself. It’s an invitation to serve. Life has no safe … Continue reading →

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Hope Through the Dark

Posted on July 16, 2018 by editor

Without the dark we cannot clearly see the stars. Similarly, the dark moments of adversity often reveal some of life’s most valuable gifts or blessings. What initially comes disguised as painful experiences are often used by God to deepen our … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Pain!

Posted on August 27, 2017 by editor

Pain is never appreciated as a gift until God unwraps it. He grabs our attention when we’re in pain and, through its refining process, He brings the best out of us. Writes the prophet Isaiah “Behold, I have refined you, … Continue reading →

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Our Tears

Posted on July 10, 2016 by editor

“The sea is nothing but a library of all the tears in history” (Lemony Snicket). Each tear is written in a language that cannot be expressed in words. And every salty tear meandering into the sea is a cry for … Continue reading →

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