Category Archives: Discouragement

The sensuous Christian

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

I recently rediscovered a great quote by R. C. Sproul from 1997 that seems even more relevant today! _______________________________________ R. C. wrote, “I have often been tempted to write a book by the title, The sensuous Christian.” What is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Discouragement, Emotions, Wisdom | 3 Comments

Wisdom on suffering

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8). Dick Keyes “The Bible does not give us a quick and easy answer to why God allows evil to continue … Continue reading →

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It doesn’t feel good to be a Christian

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Zac Northen wrote a perceptive piece over at Relevant Magazine titled, Can Inner Peace be Misleading? His call is timely for many people: “We need to develop the wisdom for living a life that is comfortable with being uncomfortable, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Suffering, Problem of evil, Discouragement, Anger, Guidelines for living, Conflict, God's Will, Trials, Despair, Christian life, Anxiety, Hope?, Contentment, Discernment, Will of God, Depression, Comfort, Christianity, Pain, Complaceny, Complaining, Defeat?, Culture, Christian worldview, Peace, Attitude, Sanctification | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

What should I do when I fail?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Let’s get right to the point: I John 1:9 - “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Proverbs 24:26a - “The godly may trip seven times, but they … Continue reading →

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Another Great Song!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

“Why?” “The question that is never far away. But healing doesn’t come from the explained.” What a great truth about the place where ”the hurt and the Healer collide!“ This is the place “where Glory meets my suffering.“ I love so many lines … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Assurance, Broken Relationships, Comfort, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Evil in the world, Grieving, Loss, Love, Mistreated, Pain, Sadness, Suffering, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Responding to disappointments

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

When my dis-appointment becomes His-appointment. As a communicator, I always find it interesting to notice what people respond to and remember. This past sunday, I gave a message about hope being a distinguishing mark of those who represent Christ. My title for … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Christian life, Christianity, Communication, Complaceny, Complaining, Criticism, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Gratitude, Hope?, Leadership, Witness | Leave a comment

A Closer look at Hope

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

The Nature of Christian Hope 1. Hope is a response – of those who have experienced the mercy of God’s loving intervention and by faith embraced the certainty of God’s promises for the future. – I Peter 1:3-4 – “In His … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Comfort, Contentment, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, End Times, Eternal life, Eternal security, Heaven, Hope?, Loss, Meaning of life, purpose, Restoration, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Eternal Joy!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

After successfully establishing his career as a distinguished medical doctor, (with special appointment as Chief Clinical Assistant to Sir Thomas Horder, the King’s physician), the late Martyn Lloyd-Jones left medicine to pursue a call to ministry. Lloyd-Jones became one of … Continue reading →

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A discouraged servant of God (action points)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

  We can learn a lot about discouragement and how to find our way out of it by looking closely at a great servant of God who reached a deep state of despondency. His name is Elijah and he became … Continue reading →

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The Easter Question

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

  “How final is death?” or “Can we expect to live after our earthly lives end?” The story of Jesus didn’t end with death because, “God raised him up putting an end to the agony of death since it was impossible for … Continue reading →

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