Paul wrote, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). I… Continue reading Paul’s View of Affliction
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Fight for the Promise
In Exodus chapter 12 we see Miriam’s complaint and God’s response. He very quickly, publicly, and obviously responded by giving her leprosy. This was visible to everyone and affected everyone. Their journey was put on pause for 7 whole days while they waited for her to be put out of the camp and be pronounced… Continue reading Fight for the Promise
In the Midst of Trials
Trials come in all shapes and sizes, in any season of life. If we are honest, we’d never ask for most of them, would we? But, what do we do when the trials do come and we have no other option than to live through them? I want to start by saying trials are not… Continue reading In the Midst of Trials