Following Jesus
Suffering
Let Creator God Write Your Story
Joe had it made. He was the youngest of ten brothers and his Dad’s favorite. He was talented, smart, and had the good looks. He also was a dreamer, at least in his brother’s eyes. One time he had a dream that he would become boss over all his brothers, which he unwisely shared with … Continue reading
Can I still trust God when I’m suffering?
One of the toughest parts of pastoral ministry for me is to find words of comfort and encouragement for those who experience suffering, sickness and loss. The question of “why” was my family member taken away from me by this tragic accident, horrible sickness or senseless act of violence, most often finds no answer. When … Continue reading
Discipleship and the Cross
Here are a few quotes from the German Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer who was martyred under Hitler: Suffering and Rejection are the summary expression of Jesus‘ cross. Death on the cross means to suffer and to die as someone rejected and expelled. Discipleship as commitment to the person of Jesus Christ places the disciple under the … Continue reading
The Passion of the Christ
During this week, Christians around the world remember the suffering that God’s son, Jesus, the Christ went through. The recently released movie portraying the last twelve hours of Jesus, has generated much controversy, praise, and maybe most of all new interest in how and why Christ suffered! It seems remarkable that in a world, where … Continue reading
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