This headline captured my attention:
Scientists Working to Mend Broken Hearts
“It is hard to mend a broken heart, but in a few years, doctors might be able to do essentially that,” the article began. Continue reading
Category Archives: Adversity
Leave It There
Recently Norma Jean and I attended a concert by singer songwriter Rory Feek at his concert Hall in Columbia, Tennessee. One of the songs he sang was called, “Leave It There.”
We were not familiar with this song, but ironically Jerry Baxter led it at our worship service Sunday from the Sacred Selections song book. Continue reading
Turn To Christ in Tough Times
Laken Riley was a 22-year old nursing student at Augusta University who was brutally murdered last month while jogging. An illegal alien from Venezuela has been charged with her murder.
Recently Laken’s mother, Allyson Phillips, posted her feelings on social media.
If you were Laken’s mom or dad, what would you post for the whole world to see and know? Continue reading
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“If There Was a God…”
My good friend and preaching colleague, Ralph Walker recently sent me an article by Judd Garrett about Megan Rapinoe, a “highly decorated member of the US Women’s National Soccer Team.”
If you watch women’s soccer you may remember she “became a controversial figure due to her protests of our National Anthem.” In her final professional match, Rapinoe tore her Achilles tendon in the first six minutes.
In the post-match press conference, she said, “I’m not a religious person or anything and if there was a god, like, this is proof that there isn’t.” Continue reading
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Troublesome Times Are Here
This morning I awoke to these news stories.
A headline from FoxNews.com
Putin’s 40 miles of killing machines taunt Ukraine’s capital
A Tweet from The Kyiv Independent
State Emergency Service: 6 people injured in central Kharkiv rocket strike, including one child.
The missile strike hit Kharkiv’s Freedom Square the morning of March 1, damaging the Kharkiv Oblast administration building.
I’m reminded of an old hymn published in 1942 by R.E. Winsett that begins with these words: Continue reading
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Bearing Burdens And God’s Grace
A construction crew had been on the job site for about a week when one of their men was hurt and a new guy, named Jason, was hired. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and a really good worker. But he was also very annoying.
Jason was always bragging that he was stronger than anyone else at the worksite and he especially made fun of Ralph, one of the older workmen. Finally, the old fella had enough. Continue reading
5 Things to Do During Troubling Times
“I’m in trouble.”
Trouble.
It’s a word that stops us in our tracks. Gets our attention. And causes us to listen.
There are all kinds of trouble. Car trouble. Financial trouble. Relational trouble. Legal trouble. Marital trouble.
Some troubles are physical. Others are mental. Emotional. Or even spiritual. Continue reading
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Where to Turn in Times of Trouble?
Paul Faulkner once told a story about a man who was trying to share his faith in Jesus with a woman who was going through a tough time.
The woman told him that her life was falling apart. Nothing was working. Her daughter had been killed in an accident. Her husband was unfaithful to her. Now, she was about to lose her job.
“When the world crashes in on you…to whom do you turn?” asked the man. Continue reading
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When Adversity Strikes
Currently our country, and even the world, is concerned about the spread of the Coronavirus.
Every day we receive updates regarding its impact. Although the majority of the infected reside in China, worldwide there have been over 100,00 reported cases and over 3,400 deaths. In the US there have been 233 confirmed cases and 14 deaths.
The concern over this disease has put some folks in quarantine. Caused travel plans to be canceled. And literally left some folks stranded at sea. Continue reading
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Glorifying God in the Good or Bad
Nick Foles, the Jacksonville Jaguar quarterback, returned to the starting lineup two weeks ago, after being sidelined since he injured his shoulder in the opening week of the season.
It’s been a tough season for Foles who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles and signed a four-year contract with the Jags in May.
When asked about dealing with the injury Foles said that it has made him a better person. Taught him to have joy even during a difficult situation. And helped him grow in his faith. Continue reading
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