“We don't think people will understand you, so we are not going to hire you.” What? Did I hear those words correctly? But indeed those were the words spoken to me when I called about an interview I had with an organization in Atlanta in the fall of 2004. I was fresh out of Bible … Continue reading The Pain of Disability Disqualifying Me from Service in the Church
“Just get over it.” “It must be God’s plan.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “Remember, Jesus loves you.” “Praise the Lord anyhow.” These phrases and others like it sound so spiritual. Yet they are actually what’s called spiritual bypassing, a way to not deal with trauma and even ignore it by spiritualizing it. But let’s … Continue reading Spiritual Bypassing
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength as our labors increase; To added afflictions He addeth His mercy, To multiplied trials he multiplies peace. When we have exhausted our store of endurance, When our strength has failed ere the day is half done, When we reach the end of … Continue reading He Giveth More Grace
"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him." Ps 103:13 KJV The word "pitieth" (or "pity") is usually translated "mercy" or "compassion" in the King James Version of the Bible. Most modern translations translate it "compassion," and properly so. However, I prefer the KJV translation here.... "pity." It … Continue reading The Pity of God
At Rest In Him 