When Suffering Feels Unexpected, Burdensome, or Like a Punishment
DO NOT BE SURPRISED (Part of the Caregiver Devotional Series) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you…
Caregiving During the Holidays: It’s Hard, but You’ll Be Okay
Minutes after our daughter was diagnosed with cancer, we had to walk through the hospital to the children’s ER. My husband carried our four year old and a nurse took my hand. I remember her telling me that I was…
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: 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…
