If It’s Not Okay, Then This is Not the End
Grandpa had dementia for awhile. Slowly his brain began to let him down. He could have an in-depth conversation about his stock portfolio, but couldn’t tell you how to make a sandwich. He could retell in detail the birth stories…
Suffering and Friendship: True Rejoicing in the Lord
Based on Philippians 4 Has anyone ever dismissed your pain by simply telling you to rejoice in the Lord? I have seen Christians use this phrase in so many hurtful ways, and I was so encouraged to read these well…
Suffering and Friendship: Calling Our Friends to Faith
Based on Philippians 3 So far in Philippians Paul has called his friends toward love, unity, humility, and obedience – now in Chapter three he calls them to faith. Have you ever watched a friend suffer and thought it was…
Suffering and Friendship: The Value of Humble Obedience
Based on Philippians 2:1-11 For years my dad quietly took care of my car. I was embarrassingly old before I figured out that my oil needed changing, my tires needed rotating, and my windshield wiper fluid could run out. This…
