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Hope & Suffering
Finding real hope through trials, pain, lament, and anxious seasons.
May 17, 2025
God's Radical Response to Dehumanization
It's my conviction that God's word shines brightest when we honestly confront the darkness. Sadly, it only takes a few moments to find shocking stories of dehumanization in every…
April 5, 2025
Hope in Chaos
In our journey through James, we’ve seen how trials test our faith (1:2-4), how we need God’s wisdom to navigate them (1:5-8), and how we must resist blaming God for our temptatio…
March 18, 2025
What Do Trials Reveal?
Last week, we saw that those who persevere through trials are thriving as disciples of Jesus (read the article here).
March 2, 2025
How Do We Get Through Trials?
This week's verse is James 1:12,
November 22, 2024
Hope Is Not For Sale
If you’re looking for hope, there’s something for everyone: amethyst crystals, essential oils, hope-themed jewelry, and even inspirational throw pillows. Globally, we spend over $…
October 28, 2024
Are We All Alone? Remembering All Saints Day
Two weeks ago, my grandfather passed away after a brief time in hospice. He was my last remaining grandparent. As I drove down to see him for the last time, I reflected on what a…
October 18, 2024
Finding Joy in Trials
At Rhodes College, in the Bellingrath dorm, there's a small, beautiful chapel on the first floor. When I was a student there, it was one of my favorite places to go in the evening…
October 6, 2024
The 2 AM Miracle (Wednesday, October 2nd)
This past Wednesday, I was in the basement bedroom, in the dead of night, shoved back into the world of the living by a prolonged and futile hacking up of my lungs in a never-endi…
December 18, 2023
The Search for Hope
Then Mary gave birth to Jesus, her firstborn son.
December 1, 2023
The Gift of Advent: Hope and Lament
God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer. I call to you from the ends of the earth when my heart is without strength. Lead me to a rock that is high above me…
November 4, 2023
Biblical Hope For Anxious Times
Is it just me, or is everyone feeling more anxious?
October 31, 2023
Finding God After International House of Prayer (IHOP)
If you've been involved with the International House of Prayer (IHOP) and Mike Bickle, it's likely this is a moment of profound disillusionment, pain, and even furious anger.
September 30, 2023
Jesus Redeems Our Deepest Hurts
As you wake up, you wonder where or how you will celebrate Passover. With anxiety about the details but confidence in your leader, you ask him, "Teacher, where do you want us to m…
January 9, 2023
Unresolved Pain
One of the agonies of injustice is the lack of resolution.
April 18, 2022
The Cost of Resurrection Truth
Imagine FSB operatives and Ukrainian refugees as best friends.
April 19, 2021
How do things get better?
I am a hopeful person. I believe the future will be better than the past.
March 29, 2021
Were the Atlanta murders motivated by racism?
On March 16, 2021, eight people were murdered. Their names are