Category: Suffering/Trials

Imagine that you are Joseph. You know, the guy in the Bible with the robe of many colors? The favorite son of his father? The one who had dreams of his whole family bowing down to him multiple times? Um, awkward family moment, eh? Yeah, that’s the guy. He’s the hero of many folks throughout… Continue reading The Secret to Rejoicing in Trials

I stood close by and watched as my two year old attempted to pull our heavy bag full of pool towels and lunches to the car. She is in a stage of growing independence and at the same time she is learning what she is still incapable of in her own strength. This is often… Continue reading The Gift of Weakness

There is nothing like being nine months pregnant to remind a woman that she is not in control of life. I was told yesterday at my 37 week prenatal appointment that I am officially “full term,” but all that really means is that I can go into labor at any moment. Babies don’t wait until… Continue reading Trusting in God’s Perfect Timing