Weariness is usually more spiritual than physical. Even if we are physically exhausted, it is never too much of a problem until we become emotionally drained. Throughout the Word of God, we find encouragement for such times. Here are three things to remember when your spiritual life seems depleted. Rest in God’s Sovereignty and Care … Continue reading 3 Ways to Combat Spiritual Weariness
I have not been feeling well for the past week or so. My chronic illness has flared up a bit. Due to some unusual situations, I had to go off my diet, which affected my health. Work has also been stressful, and to top it all off, we had a family funeral last week. So … Continue reading Journaling Through Life’s Challenges
Although it's possible for young people to die early, it's impossible for the elderly to live long. The visible signs of aging are a clear indication that our end is approaching. There's no cure for old age. The graves are prepared for us. The natural process of decay will continue to wear down our bodies … Continue reading No Cure for Old Age
1) Sisyphean Striving – The Job Can Feel Pointless (Ironically) Work is difficult when the purpose is obscured. The story is told about two janitors working in the NASA building during the 1960s. One janitor was depressed because he thought he was insignificant compared to the literal rocket scientists in the building. He found so … Continue reading What Is So Difficult About Being a Pastor?
God's promises to Moses came true, but only after his death. This truth should encourage us because God's promises to us do not die when we die. Joshua chapter one opens by telling us that Moses was dead and Joshua was to take over and lead the people into the promised land. Moses had worked … Continue reading Moses’s Unfinished Journey: Death and Work Left Undone
The Fight of Faith 