Those who lament are experiencing a deep loneliness, even in a church context where they should find comfort. It is important that the community support hose in sorrow. Christians should confront their own weaknesses rather than judge others, being honest in lamentation as a pathway to healing and understanding.
Lamentation is important in order to be self-honest and honest with God, and not to pretend that things are better than they are or that we are better than we are.
Wisdom is universally accessible but not always easy to attain. It requires active seeking and personal introspection, often confronting uncomfortable truths. While wisdom can be found in various forms, such as from experiences or knowledgeable individuals, the key lies in one’s willingness to embrace change and recognize personal fallibility.
Wisdom cries aloud in the open air,and raises her voice in public places.21 She calls at the top of the bustling streets;at the approaches to the city gates she says:22 ‘How long will you simple fools be content with your simplicity? The Revised English Bible (Cambridge; New York; Melbourne; Madrid; Cape Town; Singapore; São Paulo;…
The Sunday School class I co-teach is beginning a study of Proverbs. I’m not leading this one. I’m relaxing a bit, I hope. But I have indicated I’ll do a bit of blogging on the material. The assignment before the beginning of the study tomorrow was to read introductions to the book, both from the…
God is love! Relentess and unconditional love.
What about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. We know vere little about him, but I think we know the most important thing. And that thing could empower our lives.
Just who is prodigal?
What does it mean that our heavenly Father asks us to ask, seek, and knock? Why doesn’t he just make everything work the way He wants it?
A look at fatherood and the Lord’s Prayer. What can we learn from God as our Father?