Tag archive: pain
Good Friday – Experiencing Death
When you are so committed to your job it’s hard not to question yourself and your faith when that position falls apart. Matthew 27:45-56 Reference: “And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.” Matthew 27:50 NIV Explore: A friend of mine has just lost his job. He…
Blinded By Pain
My self talk heaps pity on my own head 2 Samuel 19:1-43 Reference: “Then Joab went into the house to the king and said, “Today you have humiliated all your men, who have just saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters and the lives of your wives and concubines.” 2 Samuel…
Real Life Story
When I see a movie has been based on a real life story I start to get nervous. 2 Samuel 13:1-39 Reference: “Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went.” 2 Samuel 13:19 NIV…
I’d Rather Have Loved and Lost
I will never forget the moment when I heard his last breath 2 Samuel 1:1-27 Reference: “I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.” 2 Samuel 1:26 NIV Explore: I have been fortunate not to lose too many…
Finding Forgiveness
You know when you’ve forgiven someone because you no longer wish them ill. Proverbs 24:1-34 Reference: “Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,” Proverbs 24:17 NIV Explore: A few years ago I was deeply hurt by a colleague. He was unhappy about a decision I had…