Messing Up Our Own Lives

Sorry it’s been a couple weeks! Computer problems have been a big issue for us lately. Let’s talk about suffering. A couple weeks ago on Epic Every Day, we spent the whole week talking about suffering. It’s gotten me thinking about the suffering we...

Why You’re Your Own Worst Enemy

Psychological warfare. Merriam Webster defines it as “things that are done to make someone (such as an enemy or opponent) become less confident or feel hopeless, afraid, etc.” I recently reread the section of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince where...

Cues of Despair

A while back, I talked about despair as absence. I’ve been thinking about that a lot this week–mostly because I’ve been having some mattress issues. It’s amazing how hard it is to stay present and upbeat in my day when I’m seriously...

The Thin Line between Surviving & Thriving

A few months ago, in the study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians I’d been doing, I came across this idea that’s been percolating since then. Beth Moore argued that the only difference between surviving and thriving is faith, hope, and love (Children of the...

The Hope of Suffering

This morning I listened to a sermon by Brandon Booth at Christ Community Church. He did a good job. It helped to solidify some things I’ve been kicking around. Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our...
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