You step on something sharp. "Ouch!" You lean against a hot curling iron. "Hey!" You get a blister from raking leaves all day. "Ooh!"Pain. I've sometimes wondered why God created us with an ability to feel pain. It really hurts. Pain is not a … [Continue reading] about the purpose of pain
true faith
People often write to me saying: "Russell, I wish I had the faith you had, because then I could beat this anxiety."I wish I had the faith that everyone thinks I have. You see, faith is not just believing--it's how you hang on to the truth even … [Continue reading] about true faith
running the race
I like running. Actually, let me rephrase that: I like the benefits of running. I don't enjoy the actual act of running. It's tiring. My body aches. My knees throb. I sweat like a horse. There is really nothing fun about it, now that I think about … [Continue reading] about running the race
his mercy endures
Does this sound familiar: "God can't love me. I've done some really bad things." "Life is too hard. I am sure I will fail." "I don't deserve his love." "How can God forgive me? He knows everything I've done." As a parent, I have experienced some … [Continue reading] about his mercy endures
fear not
by Angela PondIt was Halloween night when my husband and I were awakened by a phone call about midnight. A friend of mine needed some help.Prior to this night, I had been meditating on this one scripture from Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am … [Continue reading] about fear not