The Cave of Depression
One of the aspects of the Bible that has always comforted me is the fact that it is filled not only with the overcoming narrative, but also with the transparency of the struggle.
One of the aspects of the Bible that has always comforted me is the fact that it is filled not only with the overcoming narrative, but also with the transparency of the struggle.
In Mark 9, a troubled father appears to be dealing with a heart crisis. His “Help my unbelief” plea is one of the most authentic prayers of the Bible.
Whether it’s been one of defeat, disappointment, failure, embarrassment, shame, or smear, Isaiah has a firm admonishment for those stuck in the narrative.
God’s enduring Word assures us of His unfailing love. No man can thwart God’s imperishable Word just as no sinner can extinguish His unrelenting love.
A Navy instructor taught his soldiers, “If you ever lose sight of the target, just remember your position.” Your position in Christ reminds you who you are in a world filled with chaos.
Jesus has no confederacy with that which seeks our demise. He doesn’t even entertain a conversation where the dialogue is intent on disgracing us. He doesn’t negotiate with spiritual terrorists!
None of us are worthy of salvation when Jesus meets us on life’s broken road. His love breaks through all those voices that scream, “ugly, unloved, and unwanted”—and He dines with us at the table of acceptance.
How to fall safely is one of the first things they teach you in gymnastics, horseback riding, and other activities involving the propensity for high impact injuries. We all experience falls and failures. Life has a way of throwing us off the horse at times. The question is: Do we know how to fall?
Tammie Jo Shults, a follower of Christ, is the hero Southwest Airlines pilot who managed to safely land a torn up commercial airplane when one of the engines blew shortly after take off.
In many ways, it can be very liberating to let go of the illusion of control. Such was the case for Joshua when faced with a challenge greater than his ability to overcome.