Genesis records Joseph weeping frequently in relating to his brothers (42:24; 43:30; 45:14–15; 50:17). What we see is that tears are not a design flaw but a divinely engineered means to reflect that we are alive and bear the image of God. Our human tears also reflect our Savior, who wept at the sight of…
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Suffering (2 Thessalonians 1:5-12)
MOTIVATE When a tree is young or newly planted, arborists will stake a tree with support ropes on each side. Tree staking helps the tree establish roots and ensures it grows vertically. It also can protect the tree from strong winds and storm damage. But tree staking is not meant to be a permanent fixture….
Healing (Luke 4:31-44)
audio on MEDIA page MOTIVATE – Sometimes I get sad. I get sad when I see the needs and hurts of people around me. As a Pastor, I may see more of it than others; maybe not… but I do see or become aware of a bit. When I hear or see it, I want…
Spiritually Evaluating My Suffering
In a world that does its best to minimize or medicate suffering and attempts to maximize pleasure, Christians must understand suffering is not meaningless. God is always working in and through our suffering to produce His greater purposes. On this side of eternity it is difficult to discern every meaning to every suffering (Deuteronomy 29:29;…
Growing Godly Generations 