This reflective piece explores the pain of experiencing rejection in ministry, emphasizing that not all callings yield visible success. I encourage readers to endure as God’s reasons may remain unknown as an act of mercy. Embracing love and service amidst setbacks fosters healing and personal growth.
Category Archives: Hard Things
Jesus: Sorrow & Joy
Featured Image: Jesus meets the contemplative pilgrim Where is Jesus is our times of difficult? The Savior, a Man of Sorrow is with us during our times of grief, struggle, and difficulty. Truthful, yet comforting insights from late Pastor Timothy Keller: 1.Jesus is a Man of Sorrow and Joy Because He defeated death and residesContinueContinue reading “Jesus: Sorrow & Joy”
Finding Hope in Sorrow
How can a person find himself in sorrow? There is meaning and purpose in sorrow even when we can’t answer the why question.
Promise of Renewal
Promise of Renewal: Our Comfort Quote Sources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/20-quotes-tim-kellers-new-short-book-death/ Source 2: https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/73320337-on-death-how-to-find-god Death isn’t the end, but the beginning of a new phase of existence. Certainty of Death: Christ’s Presence “Everything in this life is going to be taken away from us, except one thing: God’s love, which can go into death with us and takeContinueContinue reading “Promise of Renewal”
Navigating Waves of Grief
Grief and Healing Aren’t Linear Featured Image: Pilgrim stands on beach as waves come crashing ashore from storm out at sea. Images created using NightCafe Studio. Grief is more a curving than linear experience. By this I propose that grief doesn’t follow a linear progression in our emotional experience(s) and reactions. Our feelings of loss,ContinueContinue reading “Navigating Waves of Grief”
Words of Grace & Hope 