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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Suffering

“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” ~Apostle Peter

July 9, 2022

Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …

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Are we prepared to suffer for Jesus?

January 24, 2022

  For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is …

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Can we round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit?

October 12, 2021

What is it that challenges bring to me? What does all the trouble mean? I get to shout praise. Trouble …

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Is patience important in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings?

October 5, 2020

I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …

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“Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old habit of always expecting to get your own way which misses God’s goal.” ~Peter

September 12, 2020

We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.

May 12, 2020

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter

July 29, 2019

Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …

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Does the birth of children bring joy?

December 6, 2018

What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …

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“What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?” ~Jesus

March 5, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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“Don’t run from suffering; embrace it.” ~Jesus

January 28, 2018

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me …

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What is the suffering to joy ratio in Jesus?

July 8, 2017

The most important thing to know and believe is that God is in a good mood. He loves me and …

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"Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how." ~Jesus

June 17, 2016

I am mistaken to think that suffering is something to be avoided. Jesus challenges me to embrace it. That is what He …

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“Though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned trusting-obedience by what he suffered, just as we do.” ~Author of Hebrews

August 15, 2015

How do we learn trusting-obedience? This is not an answer we want to hear. We learn trust and obedience by …

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Are we willing to suffer and mature? Will we rejoice and be happy?

June 16, 2015

Jesus, the Son of GOD, came to earth and suffered for us. Imagine that. Take a minute to think about …

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“The anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.” ~Apostle Paul

June 13, 2015

So I have to suffer a little. It is no big deal. Some days are hard. But there is no …

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“I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” ~Apostle Paul

June 14, 2014

I can’t say, as Paul did, that I have learned to be completely content and happy. But I am learning …

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Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny

May 16, 2014

I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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