It has been said that of all men, the sorrow of the Christian is the greatest sorrow in the world, and so too, there are none more glad than he. I think this is true because I believe it to be true about Jesus. No one has ever experienced sorrow for sin as much as Jesus did … [Read more...] about Limping with Joy ~ Proverbs 3:11-12
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Jesus, Comfort and Joy
In the last few chapters of John, the disciples have become increasingly confused by the turn of events. They were expecting thrones, glory and a victorious kingdom to suddenly appear. They have given up everything and thought that they would gain it all back in Christ. Instead, … [Read more...] about Jesus, Comfort and Joy
Down, But Not Out
If you have ever been down, depressed, perhaps even longing for life to end, you may appreciate the life of William Cowper. William Cowper (pron.'Cooper') was born in exciting times. He lived through the voyages of Captain James Cook, the French Revolution and the American War of … [Read more...] about Down, But Not Out
Loving Ourselves to Death
Some people will tell you that the most important thing you can do in life is to learn to love yourself, or that you cannot love others until you love yourself. But self-love is ultimately unsatisfying. It is fruitless. It is lame. It is barren. Self-love gives nothing but … [Read more...] about Loving Ourselves to Death
Jesus, The Image of God
The question is often asked of Jesus, "What kind of man is this?" But at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11) having established the divinity of Jesus (John 1:1), John confronts us (well, me) with the intriguing question: "What kind of God is this? If God were to become a man, … [Read more...] about Jesus, The Image of God