No one starts out with the intention of becoming bitter, writes Nancy Guthrie. To get there involves and accumulative process of gathering the hurts that will fuel a fire that will never stop burning. Guthrie tells of her own experience: No one ever says, “When I grow up, I want to be bitter.” But life …
David Powlison writes about lessons he learned as a Christian who went through a prolonged season of intense suffering. He avoids glib and sentimental expressions and also stays clear of wrongly placed triumphalism. From the post: …yes, we do learn from suffering, but it’s not a simple lesson. What’s most important is this: God shows …
Some helpful thoughts from Trevin Wax on a biblical narrative that seems troubling. Moses did not enter the promised land, because God’s true deliverer fully embraces and fully embodies the mercy and love of God for his people. And God’s dealing with Moses amply demonstrates mercy and grace in judgment. From the article: God told …
“Remember, man, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Many Christians around the world will be hearing those words as part of Ash Wednesday liturgies. Apart from making my annual declaration about giving up needless asceticism for Lent, what can be learnt from the season? Thoughts of 40 days of denial (or any …
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