Monthly Archives: May 2016

Fear Not

  Last week, at the request of a reader, we looked at pain. This week’s topic was raised by another reader: FEAR. What do you fear?   Bullies Pain (we’re not finished with this) Losing my home Being alone Isaiah … Continue reading

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Valiant Warriors

  The Bible tells of valiant warriors.     Joshua 8:3 So Joshua rose with all the people of war to go up to Ai; and Joshua chose 30,000 men, valiant warriors, and sent them out at night. The Hebrew word … Continue reading

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Pain and Godwinks

  This week’s topic started with Dale’s problem: how to pray for someone with chronic pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.”    My final answer? You keep praying. Pray for healing, yes, but not just … Continue reading

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Painful Hope

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Painful Compliment

  Let’s see what deep thinker and writer, C. S. Lewis, says about pain. He wrote a whole book on The Problem of Pain. Here’s just one thought:   “We are . . . a Divine work of art . . . with which … Continue reading

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Painful Conversation

  Are you in pain? Feel free to complain to God. You are in good company:   How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? (David – Psalm 13:1) How long, Lord, must I call for help? (Habakkuk 1:2) How … Continue reading

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Pray for Pain

  Last week, my friend Dean asked me about pain, “when you’ve prayed for a long time and healing doesn’t come.” How would you answer?   Keep praying God doesn’t care Drugs, stronger drugs Keep praying. God does care. Drugs may help.  … Continue reading

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The Path of Pure Joy

  James 1:2 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.   When trials come, Lord God, may my words, deeds and prayers work together for joy. Don’t let me be a … Continue reading

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Smooth the Path

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The Good Life

  This week’s quote comes from a fictional character–out of Dale Cramer’s Though Mountains Fall:     “Life is good,” Miriam said, “but it’s never easy.” Bless Miriam’s wisdom! And Dale’s.

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