by Bob | Sep 5, 2024 | Suffering, Trauma
The Life-Long, Chronic Suffering of Jesus When we think of Christ as the “man of sorrows” (Isaiah 53:3), we often think primarily of Christ’s suffering on the cross. Of course, the four Gospels do consistently depict Christ’s Passion Week of suffering, crucifixion,...
by Bob | Oct 27, 2023 | Chronic Suffering
In times of stress and distress, I often reflect on God’s promise in Isaiah 26:3. “You will keep them in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because they trust in You.” Here’s how I translate the original Hebrew of this verse: “You will keep them in peace,...
by Bob | Jan 7, 2012 | 5 to Live By
Five to Live By Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. How to Lead an Unbeliever’s Funeral In a guest post at the Gospel Coalition, Pastor Jared C. Wilson provides a very robust and...
by Bob | Jun 24, 2011 | 5 to Live By, Al Mohler, Elyse Fitzpatrick, John Piper, Paul Tripp
Five to Live By Linking you to the top 5 Christian blog posts of the week—posts that provide robust, rich, and relevant insights for living. Can I Change? Paul Tripp explores how God changes us in Big Drama Christianity or…? Does God Have a Good Heart? John Piper’s...
