When Jim lost his job last February my friend, Joe said, “This will be exciting!” Hum… Exciting? The pain during suffering runs deep. How can it be exciting? Do you doubt the goodness of God when you suffer? Look with me at Mark 6:45-51 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go [...]
Slow Fade, by Casting Crowns
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5 Comments
On the way to take James to a film class this evening the song, “Slow Fade,” by Casting Crowns came on the radio. As I enjoyed it, I began to wonder about its message. Is it telling me to be careful and make good choices? This scares me. If the power to avoid “Slow Fade” [...]
Kyndall’s With Jesus
Sunday, January 16, 2011 2 Comments
Kyndall’s with Jesus When I read that Kyndall had taken her last earthly breath and her first heavenly breath I wondered how to comfort James and Jonathan since they have never experienced the death of a loved one. I wanted them to see the gospel in death as well as in life. Then I wondered [...]
