For Those Who Love Us
Is Something Wrong with Me Spiritually
Depression often carries a quiet but crushing accusation: something must be wrong with me spiritually. For many in a relationship with the Lord, the weight of emotional darkness can feel indistinguishable from condemnation. But that conclusion does not hold up...
Was it Me or My Parents?
In John chapter 9, Jesus and his disciples walk amidst a crowd of people. When the disciples spot a blind man, they ask who caused the man's affliction: the man himself or his parents. The cultural norms of the time...
Jacob’s Desperation Led to Dependency on God
There is a version of faith that desperately tries to control outcomes. It looks spiritual on the surface, but is driven by painful issues. This is the instinct Jacob had from the moment of his birth, grasping at his brother...
Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings Enables Us to Honor and Serve Him
The Apostle Paul presents a profound idea in Philippians 3:10: Christians are called to share in Christ's sufferings. This is often misunderstood, because it is not merely about enduring hardship or stopping sinful behavior. Rather, it is about participation—entering into...
Is Something Wrong with Me Spiritually?
Depression often carries a quiet but crushing accusation: something must be wrong with me spiritually. For many in a relationship with the Lord, the weight of emotional darkness can feel indistinguishable from condemnation. But that conclusion does not hold up...
