The Throne of Grace
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) It is not uncommon to be afraid to approach God. It’s one
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God’s Word Heals Your Hurts
He sent out his word and healed them…(Psalm 107:20) Scripture is a healing balm to the hurting heart. As its truths ruminate in our distressed minds, they bring stability to our faith, and warmly nestle into our inner person. Who
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The Power of Counting It All Joy
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in
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Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has
Continue readingHow Long Does Grieving Take?
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? (Ps. 13:1-2) Loss is
Continue readingWhen Is Anger at Death Sinful?
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20) Anger is one of the required “stages of
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Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. (Ephesians 4:26-27) Is it acceptable to be angry at death? The sinless example of Jesus, which we
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Jesus Got Angry At Death
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and
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The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (Zephaniah 3:17) God sings.
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By His Wounds We Are Healed
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5, NKJV) Jesus was tragically wounded, but not every injury was
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God’s Purposes for Suffering in Ministry, Part 1 – Pat Quinn draws five purposes of God for ministry suffering from 2 Corinthians. Brokenness – Julie Lowe asks, “Does brokenness threaten to discourage or undo you? Does it cause you to
Continue readingGod Speaks Life Into Your Loss
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. (Psalm 119:150) Scripture heals. It ministers grace to your deepest hurts, since it is the voice of the one who created and redeemed you. In the beginning,
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The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.(Psalm 34:18) Loss comes in many different forms. Loss of a spouse, child, or another loved one to death. Loss of relationships through betrayal, estrangement, divorce, or a
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[Note: Today’s post is from Bob Kellemen, and is the Introduction to his new daily devotional on grief.] Grief. It comes in all forms and fashions, because loss comes in all shapes and sizes. When we think of grief, our
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10 Ways to Comfort a Grieving Person – Beautiful counsel from Nancy Guthrie. Social Injustice and the Gospel – John MacArthur nails it. De-Mystifying PTSD – Part 1 of a helpful podcast from the BCC. Pastoring Amid Depression – Helpful
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What Happens to Your Body on No Sleep – “Details aside, one thing’s for sure: When you don’t sleep, your body revolts.” The Power of Our Criticism – “When we criticize our brothers and sisters in Christ under the guise
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Slowly, I’ve been reading Facing Grief by the Puritan, John Flavel. Chapter 4, When Sorrow Becomes Sinful, was especially convicting and helpful, as I reflected back upon a time in which I allowed sorrow to overtake me and lead me
Continue readingYou Are Loved by the Good Shepherd
The Holy Spirit brings comfort and assurance to our sometimes-frail faith through meditating on the love of Jesus Christ for sinners like you and me. Through repentant faith, He is not only our Lord and Savior, but our faithful Good
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