Suffering

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Love at the Door

We are called not only to notice the suffering at our door, but to respond—not out of guilt or fear, but from love.

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Frailty’s Hidden Blessings 

Where does frailty show up in your life; what loved ones come to mind? What about your own frailty?
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Suffering and Confusion

In the Book of Job, a lot is made out of that whirlwind that comes at the end, but very little is made out of the fact that the book begins with another whirlwind—the one that destroys his crops, wealth, ...
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Bearing Our Cross

At times it can seem as if the world is full of tragedy and transition, and that this is all there is. We must remember to run towards the crosses we have and to carry them with Jesus. Then list ...
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Holiness in Hospitals

Reflect  It’s understandable why we fear hospitals, for ourselves, and our loved ones.  But at some point, we all end up there. Think back to when you were in the hospital: taking someone to the ER, or having a surgery ...
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The Weight of Suffering

Physical, mental, and emotional suffering are heavy crosses to bear. May this prayer comfort and strengthen you as you persevere through such hardship today.
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a man suffering, his face in pain.

We All Suffer

No matter the scope, we all suffer in some way. That’s good to remember when we are interacting with people in our daily lives.
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