God use our trials to bring us something better than we could have imagined.
Category: Direction
Treasures in Clay
Life is fleeting and God’s plans are eternal. Our earthly struggles may contribute to our spiritual formation, and we might only understand this once in heaven. As modeled in scripture, God molds us like a potter does clay. If we remain pliable, we become vessels for His grace, learning from Israel’s history and overcoming our sinful nature. Our trials may serve a greater purpose for our eternal souls, and we are reminded of our reliance on God’s transformative power.
St. Patrick – From Slave to Saint
God can take the pain inflicted on us and turn it into something redemptive, good, and even beautiful. He did it for St. Patrick, who was stolen from his family and sold into slavery as a teenager. I can say now that I’m almost ten years […]
Can God Trust Us With His Blessings? (Life Beyond the Manger)
When the new year rolls around, we reflect on the past year with thankfulness and possibly a little regret. We often look to the new year as an opportunity to begin again to improve an area of our lives. I love God because He gives us […]