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Tag Archives: Suffering
Review : Seeing in the Dark
Everyone faces challenges in life. Most them aren’t huge, and we take them in our stride. But others determine the course of your life for better or worse. Generally it’s the survivors who tell their stories. Men like Nick Vujicic, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reflection, Reviews
Tagged Doubt, Faith, God's character, Job, Philip Yancey, Suffering
Incarnation means “being there”
In the aftermath of the shootings at Newtown Elementary School, posts have appeared on social media addressing the question “Where was God when this happened?” Whilst asking and answering such questions is important, this should be the second, or even … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Opinion, Reflection
Tagged Comfort, Death, Incarnation, School shootings, Suffering
Encouraging podcasts from The Salvation Army
Some time ago I subscribed to a Heart2Heart on Ministry Matters, a podcast from The Salvation Army but didn’t listen to any of them. I’ve been trying to catch up on podcasts as well as checking out some of the … Continue reading
Dangerous Prayer
Several years ago, the prayer below appeared on the 24-7 prayer website. I set it to appear when my computer started, and consequently prayed it most days. In the light of recent struggles, I think it’s time I did that … Continue reading
Posted in Prayers
Tagged Approval, Criticism, God's Love, Grace, holiness, Honour, Humility, Mother Teresa, Prayer, sanctification, Suffering, surrender, Thirst for God
Fools for Christ?
http://www.youtube.com/get_playerEach year The Salvation Army holds its Belief in Action appeal to support it’s social work around the United Kingdom. Historically we have concentrated on house to house collecting. But the increased prosperity and greater mobility of many people means … Continue reading
Tagged Annual Appeal, Charity, Hawick, Rain, Suffering, The Salvation Army, Weather
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