Tag: sorrows

Failures and Sorrows

“Simon, when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 NKJV. Momentary failure need not produce consequences for a lifetime. My thoughts and comments today are about “failures and sorrows.” Failure comes in many forms and sizes, but inevitably comes to all. May yours be insignificant and easily […]

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Suffering

“What we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will give us later.” Romans 8:18 NLT. Job’s story was written to show God’s faith in Job, not Job’s faith in God. My thoughts and comments today are about “suffering.” First let me say, I do not presume to […]

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Connections

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly.” Proverbs 18:24 NKJV. When shared with a friend, sorrows are divided but joys are multiplied. My thoughts and comments today are about “connections.” Life can be lonelier than it’s meant to be. Loneliness results from a lack of meaningful and mutual […]

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God of All Comfort

“God who comforts the downcast, comforted us.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 NIV. Friends know you well enough to recognize your need for cheer and company. My thoughts and comments today are about our “God of all comfort.” A lot of things, and even some people, will make life less comfortable – […]

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Drowning Your Sorrows

“Pharaoh’s chariots and his army God has cast into the sea.” Exodus 15:4 NKJV “Your obstacle can be the dividing line between your past and future.” My thoughts today are about “drowning your sorrows.” An exhausting dream fairly common to people is one of being chased and no matter how […]

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