Tag archive: suffering
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…
Bethany Wake’s life
Did she deserve to die at such a young age? Luke 13:1-5 Reference: Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? (Luke 13:4 NIV) Explore: I recently heard Bethany Wake’s parents speak on suffering. These are parents…
Point of Desperation
God knows we’re more receptive to Him when we are at a point of desperation. Ezekiel 1:1-28 Reference: The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. There the hand of the Lord was on him. (Ezekiel 1:3 NIV) Explore:…
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….
The Blessed Life
“God must think you’re pretty special to give you all that to handle.” 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Reference: Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 2:3 NIV) Explore: The other day I was chatting to a new friend, explaining my family. To recap: our 20 year old foster daughter…