Suffering for the Truth

Suffering for the truth, while cognitively noble, is not at the time of its inception. To choose truth over fiction is often dangerous. It is not welcomed with open arms. Looking at any point in human history, those who made the decision to pursue truth when it was deemed wrong by society has always resultedContinue reading “Suffering for the Truth”

Remaining Resolute in the Faith

As we enter into the new year, most of us consider what new resolutions we are going to aspire to attain within the coming weeks, months and, for those of us who are more optimistically inclined, the whole year. We get out our calendars and notebooks and plan how we are going to enforce thisContinue reading “Remaining Resolute in the Faith”

Scared Spitless

“And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom….I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faithContinue reading “Scared Spitless”

The Joseph Blessing

Some may think that living a life with few pains, difficulties or struggles is the greatest blessing to desire from God. It would be great to be kept from the many hardships life loves to throw at us, but if God were to grant this request it would only be a temporary blessing. If I can beContinue reading “The Joseph Blessing”