Taking Pride in Suffering

Taking Pride in Suffering

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4 (NIV 1984) Last week, we said that we can and should rejoice because of what Jesus has done for us,...
Is Pain Our Friend?

Is Pain Our Friend?

Two weeks ago, we used Psalm 137 to talk about those times when we desperately need God’s help and yet no help seems to come. Last week, we used Exodus 33-34 to talk about those times when we doubt God’s care for us. These can be very different experiences, but what...