I consider depression, and the role of faith in navigating difficult, lasting struggles. I discuss personal pain and the difficulty in finding authentic connections within the church, emphasizing the importance of humility and grace in facing hardships.
Category Archives: disappointment
Enduring Discouragement
In our faith journey, we face discouragement from our sinful nature and Satan. Confession and fellowship with believers help combat this darkness. Maintaining perspective through God’s promises and community is vital. We must remember God’s faithfulness, especially in adversity, as exemplified in the life of Elijah, who ultimately received God’s guidance and reassurance.
Journey of Forgiveness
The blog post discusses living with grace, mercy, and kindness and the Christian practice of forgiveness as explored in Lysa Terkeurst’s book, “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget”. It highlights the significance of forgiveness in breaking cycles of anger and cynicism, processing grief, and achieving healing. The author suggests that forgiveness enables one to be more like Jesus, showing compassion and understanding towards others. The reader is encouraged to work through their pain and embrace forgiveness to find peace and redemption.
Walking Through the Valley: Keep Watch and Pray
God walks with us through our valleys of despair. Have you invited Him to guide you through your dark moments?
Finding Peace During Our Setbacks
How can we find peace during our times of failure and setbacks? What if God is at work in what we are going through to make us more like Him?
Words of Grace & Hope 