Posts with the tag “suffering”

Most of us might look at this passage and think that the goal is resurrection, but resurrection to what? To life? To heaven? To perfection? These are all hopes we have beyond this life, but Paul doesn’t have just his destination in mind, he has Jesus in mind.  Read More

Christians do unexpected things. Take Paul and Silas for instance after they are beaten, put in stocks, and imprisoned in Philippi, we read, “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God.” Their response to bodily harm and unjust imprisonment is prayer and joyful singing.  Read More

It is encouraging to read stories of Christians who trusted God despite oppression, persecution, or even the call to martyrdom. Reading the story of Polycarp, Perpetua, Martin Luther, Jim Eliot, Corrie ten Boom and so many others inspire Christians everywhere. But what is the inspiration? Is it their apparent strength where we suspect weakness in ourselves? Is it their heart conviction when we have hearts that are quick to capitulate? Is it their vision of God’s kingdom when we distract ourselves pursuing the American Dream?  Read More

In May of 1940, Winston Churchill addressing the House of Commons stated, "I say to the House as I said to ministers who have joined this government, I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.”   Read More