Tag Archives: trials

“Those who sit in darkness . . .”

Posted on December 14, 2018 by heartcalm7

Our painful circumstances feel more acute this time of year, when others seem to be so happy and light-hearted.  Our present and future seem dreadful.  Job, who suffered (he thought) so senselessly, felt his pain more acutely, not knowing the … Continue reading →

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Gradational weight-training

Posted on August 13, 2018 by heartcalm7

Just as in physical training, spiritual maturity is a gradual, intentional process that requires a plan and the time for it to be executed.  In spiritual training, it is a coach-athlete relationship of struggling through assigned difficulties to experience anticipated … Continue reading →

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Examine me, O Lord . . .

Posted on April 23, 2018 by heartcalm7

“Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.”      Psalm 26:2 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way … Continue reading →

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