Comfort

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Fighting At Peace May 9, 2018 Better to be a Warrior in a Garden that a Gardener in a War. ~ Sun Tzu And David said to the men who stood by him, “What shall be done for the man who kills…
A King Born to Be Rejected Jan 23, 2018 What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of failure, battered by their own…
Always Pain – Always More G_d Sep 9, 2017 Suffering is at the burning core of everything because love is. We need not feel alone in suffering because God is a suffering God who pulls close at our call. We can receive it if we…
Coming Home to An Elephant Graveyard Jul 5, 2017 Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a divine center, a speaking voice, to which we may continuously return. Eternity is at our hearts, pressing upon our…
The Glory of Battle Jan 1, 2017 It cannot be stated too frequently that the life of a Christian is a warfare, an intense conflict, a lifelong contest. It is a battle, moreover, waged against invisible foes, who are ever alert, and ever…
On The Other Side of 50: A Weeping Warrior Nov 15, 2016 The long, dull, monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the devil. ~ CS Lewis He drove into my kidneys the arrows of his quiver; I have become the laughingstock…
Dismal Success Apr 8, 2016 There will be no “knights in shining armor” in God’s kingdom; our armor will have many dings and dents. No, no perfect Hollywood heros will ride to save the day; just wearied saints to look to…
Three Words to Live by: “I Got You” Dec 10, 2015 Without fear I can acknowledge that the authentic Christian tension is not between life and death, but between life and life.~Brennan Manning This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.…
Rogue Waves: Learning to Abide Under Stress Oct 28, 2015 All I can do therefore is to “abide in Him,” and He does all the rest. And this satisfies me in my very soul. I am filled with Jesus and therefore I am filled with righteousness!…
He Smashes Into Our Lives Sep 29, 2015 Late have I loved You, O Beauty so ancient and new; Late Have I loved You. Lo, you were within, but I outside, seeking there for you, and upon the shapely things you have made I…
Weapons of Righteousness Should Not Whine Aug 11, 2015 An instrument may be out of tune, but it shall not complain as it is played.~ Makala Barnabas DoulosI believe the will of God prevails; Without him all human reliance is vain;Without the assistance of that…
Senseless Acts of Comfort Feb 12, 2013 A re-post in thanks to a friend.Oh G_d, it is soul-rending to speak about stuff like this. i am the one who destroyed the comfort of others. Yet G_d comforted me, the brethren comforted me, and…
The Shoreless Ocean of His Grace Dec 17, 2011 Prayer is not asking for things. Prayer is gratefulness, recognizing the tidal waves of love that God is pouring on you every moment.~Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The fruit inside you ripens only with the shedding of…