Suffering 101: Empathy Development
I wonder if the refining fire of suffering for Christ might be an essential part of the sanctification process that the American church is largely missing out on.
Suffering 101: Community Awareness
Maybe, as we live like Jesus and suffer for his name, we’ll feel a deeper connection to the other parts of the body of Christ.
Suffering 101: Cause for Rejoicing
Our lives should be Jesus-focused and, when we do that, suffering will naturally come to find us. And, when it does, we can choose to rejoice because of who our God is.
Suffering 101: Shifting Expectations
We don’t suffer because we enjoy it or seek it out, but because we, like Jesus, are focused on the radical mission of God.
Suffering 101: Where’s Your Focus?
Let’s choose to focus on God and his kingdom, knowing that when we do, suffering is likely to follow.
Suffering 101: Intro to Suffering
Though I would much rather write about cheery topics, I feel so strongly that suffering is what God is highlighting for me right now.
Setting the Standard: Trusting
God doesn’t just want us to trust him with some things, but is calling us to trust him with all things. While I don’t think I will get there in 2021, I want to work toward that incredible goal.
Setting the Standard: Reflecting
Regularly reflecting with God is counter-cultural, but I think this is a beautiful opportunity for us to set ourselves apart for his glory.
Setting the Standard: Fasting
Just like giving and praying, Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6 that fasting should be a regular part of the Christian experience. Fasting should be a regular occurrence in the life of a believer.
Setting the Standard: Praying
Prayer isn’t some religious experience that we do from rote memory, but is a dynamic conversation with the Almighty Creator of the entire universe. Let’s run to him in prayer today!
