Dan Foster reflects on his wife’s cancer journey, challenging the belief that suffering negates a loving God. He emphasizes that pain reveals a spiritual longing for meaning and connection. Instead of offering platitudes, he finds strength in God’s presence, which comforts and guides, allowing believers to support each other through shared suffering.
Tag Archives: Jesus
Hope in Life’s Storms
The post promotes faith during life’s storms, inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s insights. While storms create fear, they also foster spiritual growth and strength. The text emphasizes hope that is found in faith through Jesus and that troubles can increase your faith.
Finding Hope in Disappointment Through Christ
This blogs post considers disappointment with “friends” and others in our lives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the source of our disappointment and seeking joy, hope, and peace in Christ. I encourage introspective questions. Briefly examine the example of David and Jonathan’s friendship as a model for true friendship. God is the only complete and perfect source of fulfillment.
Walking in Hope: Embracing Christ’s Resurrection
Hope is essential to the Pilgrim Journey! Ephesians 2 proclaims God’s grace, mercy, and redemption through Christ’s resurrection. I emphasize hope and renewal in Christ.
Walking Away
This article explains how to encourage individuals distancing themselves from organized Christianity. This is an opportunity engage compassionately with those grappling with their beliefs, urging followers to embody Christ’s grace and compassion.
Mindset 3
Post three discusses the concept of mindset, contrasting fixed and growth mindsets. Are you aware of the influence of cultural expectations on belief systems? This post offers strategies to develop a growth mindset, emphasizing the importance of daily reflection and choosing to grow in shaping one’s mindset.
Growth Mindset 2
The post contrasts Peter’s fixed mindset, illustrated by his misunderstanding of Jesus’ mission, with his growth mindset demonstrated after the resurrection. Initially rebuking Jesus, Peter later boldly proclaims the Gospel, learns God’s inclusive nature regarding Gentiles, and exemplifies personal growth by responding to divine direction and transformation.
His Voice
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that God continuously speaks through creation and His Word, with Christ being central to this communication. Various quotes and passages encourage solitude and prayer to attune oneself to God’s voice, offering peace and guidance in faith.
Finding God’s Love in Tough Times
The article reflects on faith and love amidst suffering, sharing Dan Foster’s experiences with his wife’s friend battling cancer, alongside insights from Timothy Keller. It emphasizes God’s presence during hardships, highlighting the importance of faith, love, and courage, as illustrated through Jacob Morris’s testimony.
Recovering Joy: A Path Through Grief
This post discusses the profound impact of trauma on individuals and the grief that follows. It highlights the necessity of finding purpose in suffering and emphasizes God’s comfort as a source of strength. Through faith, individuals can transform their pain into a means of comforting others while cultivating hope and joy amidst challenges.
Words of Grace & Hope 