Tag archive: pain
The Pain of the Faithful
On the day her brother suddenly died, she thought her whole world was falling apart. Psalm 44:1-26 Reference: All this came upon us, though we had not forgotten you; we had not been false to your covenant. (Psalm 44:17 NIV) Explore: Today I heard the testimony of a lady called Amy. She was a faithful…
God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle
This concept is not Biblical, and yet, often offered to help people through tough times. Ezekiel 30:1-26 Reference: I will disperse the Egyptians among the nations and scatter them through the countries. (Ezekiel 30:23 NIV) Explore: I recently read an article called “Confronting the lie that God won’t give you more than you can handle.”…
A Pink Tutu
Bob loved his wife so much he was willing to do anything to cheer her up. Psalm 30:1-12 Reference: You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, (Psalm 30:11 NIV) Explore: When Bob Carey’s wife was diagnosed with cancer there were many mixed emotions, mainly involving pain and grief….
I Understand
Our lives are not always perfect and easy going. Psalm 22:1-31 Reference: They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment. (Psalm 22:18 NIV) Explore: A very close friend of mine went through a period of depression about 15 years ago. She struggled through life and couldn’t see hope in the future….
From Drizzle to Rainbow
What started out as disappointing weather ended up giving me the most stunning of visions. Isaiah 38:1-22 Reference: v.7 ‘This is the Lord’s sign to you that the Lord will do what he has promised…’ (TNIV Bible) Explore: A little while ago I was driving for a few hours through the countryside of Victoria. While…