The Serious Business of Laughter
Is it possible that laughter in the face of death is actually an act of faith?...
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Grieving a loss that hasn't happened yet can steal the joy that God intends for the time he has given us...
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FOMO addendum - The Soundtrack of Longing
Rock songs, Ecclesiastes, and facing death without FOMO....
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FOMO and Scrounging Up Crumbs
What do we do with the fear that we won't experience everything in life that we want to experience?...
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Getting Angry With God
If we believe God is in control, even when we suffer, isn't it natural to be angry that he allows pain in our lives?...
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Suffering Well (An Incomplete Guide)
A few thoughts on how Christians should suffer....
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Suffering is the Norm
Why is it that we think suffering is the exception and that peace and comfort are to be expected?...
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The Search for Silver Linings
Searching for silver linings in our suffering is a natural impulse. But if we're not wise, it can lead us away from comfort instead of towards it...
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Showing Up
So often we hesitate to be involved in ministry because we feel inadequate. But most of what is required is simply being present....
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The Spirituality of Sorrow
For the Christian, is sadness something to be ignored, something to be repressed, something to be ashamed of? Or is it maybe something to be embraced?...
"Best Case Scenario" Reconsidered
I get what Paul means when he says, "To die is gain," but we can't skip over what he means when he says, "For me, to live is Christ."...
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What does it mean to say that our faith is "tested"?...
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Would you rather go to a hospital with fluffy pillows or with skilled surgeons?...
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