Good but Limited – kenbarnes.us
We went ashore, found the local believers, and stayed with them a week. These believers prophesied through the Holy Spirit that Paul should not go on to Jerusalem. (Acts 21:4 NLT
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Disappointment
20 Stories
Ken Barnes
Sharon Jaynes
One Day It Will All Make Sense
I sat on the floor playing a card game with my young son. It was shaping up to be one of the best summers ever. Steven was savoring every minute of the long hot days, our Golden Retriever, Ginger, had delivered seven adorable puppies, and after years of negative pregnancy tests and doctor visits, I had a new life growing in my womb. Read more...
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Carol McLeod
Dis-Appointment — Carol McLeod Ministries
Rather than remaining in a place of penetrating disappointment, know that because of the power and love of God, nothing this side of heaven has the capacity to “dis”-appoint you. You have been eternally and unflinchingly appointed for His purposes and His plans.
6 min readLawrence Guido
Giving In or Growing In Him?
We all have had days filled with discouragement and disappointments. Perhaps more than we care to recall. Often they can be used by the devil to defeat and destroy us.
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Kathy Collard MillerWhat Does “Kick Against the Goads” Mean and Why Should You Care?
All of us have read confusing words or concepts in the Bible and wondered, “What in the world does that mean?” That’s certainly the case when Jesus tells Saul, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’” (Acts 26:14).
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When Life Is Overwhelming… — Carol McLeod Ministries
Does your heart ever feel overwhelmed? My heart is often overwhelmed by commitments, expectations, disappointments and difficult relationships. Are you ever disheartened by your inability to meet everyone’s demands and expectations? Some days my heart vacillates between being raw with paralyzing
9 min read Elizabeth Prata
Attending a transgender/gay wedding? Alistair Begg’s reply and the outcry
By Elizabeth Prata Scottish born Alistair Begg has been pastoring and preaching at Parkside Church in Cleveland since 1983. That’s over 40 years at the same church, something to celebrate. Hi…
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God Puts to Use What He’s Put Us Through
One of the greatest ways God puts to use what he puts us through is by creating in us a deeper sense of compassion than we would have ever known without the trauma. The word compassion is derived from the Latin words pati and cum, meaning “to suffer with.” Compassion for brokenness comes from brokenness. There’s really no other way.
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The Language of God: Natural Disasters
By Elizabeth Prata After a terrible natural disaster, people often wonder, “Where was God in all this?” Others wonder “Did God cause it? Did He allow it? Did Satan do it? Was it j…
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Nancy C. Williams
The Privileged Life: Have Yourself a Merry Little “Out-of-Control” Christmas
“There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) One of my favorite cartoon movie scenes is from “The Emperor’s New Groove”—…
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Hannah
Disappointment with God: Is it alright to feel this way?
In life, it's common to encounter moments of disappointment. These are the instances when things didn't unfold as expected, when hopes were dashed, and when it felt like the universe had conspired against you. But what about disappointment with God? Yes, you read that correctly. There are moments when people...
7 min readLisa E. Betz
Dissatisfied with Your Life? Introducing the Quietly Unconventional Manifesto - Lisa E Betz
This article is dedicated to helping people like you move beyond a conventional keep-everyone-happy-and-prove-your-worth lifestyle, so you can live the happier, healthier, more satisfying, uniquely designed life you were created for.
4 min readCharles Stone
Are You Managing Your Mind Chatter?
Chatter constantly talks to us in our minds. That chatter can be good our bad. In this post write about how to manage it.
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Did Anything Good Happen This Year? How to End Well. - Lisa E Betz
Whether this past year was awesome or awful, I hope you take some time to end the year well by reflecting on the good, the bad, and the ugly.
5 min read- Nancy C. Williams
The Privileged Life: Shining a Light on the Post-Christmas Blahs
The joy of Christmas doesn’t end when we remember that Jesus is always with us. With His presence and peace, every day is Christmas…an opportunity to celebrate His love, His arrival in our hearts, His gift of eternal life.
5 min read Anthony Eshun
Expect Disappointment and You’ll Never Be Disappointed
It might sound crazy to the average man when told to expect disappointment and he can never really be disappointed. This quote from Spiderman’s girlfriend MJ holds a valuable lesson for us.
10 min readCole Feix
What Does the Bible Say about Gratitude?
Maybe gratitude comes easily to you. Or maybe it’s difficult because you’re going through a hard time at work, or the holidays bring back painful memories. Whatever you’re going through, God is not absent in your pain. He is always with you.
3 min readRon Edmondson
4 Tips to Balance the Highs and Lows of Ministry - Ron Edmondson
Ministry is hard. It’s even harder when you aren’t prepared. Take some time now and consider how you are responding to the demands of ministry, how you can improve, and developing a plan to address any concerns you uncover.
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When You Feel Empty
Perhaps you feel just about as “lucky” as a lost dog. Hobbling along. Impaired vision. Broken tail. Well, you get the picture. There was a woman in the Bible who also felt like she was out of luck and had nothing to give. But then God showed her how to fill up so that she could pour out. Her story is found in 1 Kings 17, and it begins with a man named Elijah.
5 min readChris Carpenter
Crossmap Podcast: Author, Podcaster Blake Guichet on How Not to Be a "Crappy" Christian
Guichet joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to talk about why Christians are so burned out and unsure of where to turn for sound Biblical advice that will help them with their everyday struggles. Listen as she shares advice for those who have been hurt by the church and subsequently given up on it. Also, is there a fool-proof cure for those afflicted with being a crappy Christian? Find out and much, much more on this episode.
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