Saint Paul conveys a unique and powerful perspective on suffering. What he called a "thorn in the flesh," was a suffering so great that it burdened him, prompted him to beg God for relief. But it is in this sort of suffering that we most acutely understand God's love. When all falls away, we have him, we cling to him and we are saved. And when we bear suffer ... Show More
Aug 11
How Not to Read the Story of the Syrophoenician Woman
Friends, for this Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the story of the Syrophoenician woman. Jesus famously puts off this woman—first by ignoring her, then by dismissing her, and finally by insulting her—and she offers one of the most famous comebacks in literary history. ... Show More
15m 57s
Oct 2024
Redemptive Suffering (Part 1)
<p dir="ltr">This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and ... Show More
47m 50s
Nov 2023
Pain, Lament, and Salvation Psalm 13 - Isaac Bennett
<p>Our culture has become experts at removing the symptoms of pain while leaving the root cause untreated. What do I run to in pain? Where is my comfort? Many Christians have convinced themselves that our spirituality is strongest when our fear and pain do not show. Yet, we know ... Show More
52m 31s
Mar 2024
014 | Discover the Power of Grace
Hey sister, What is happening in this season of your life? For many of us – if not most of us in this messy middle, it’s a time that comes with transitions, changes, losses, limitations, lots of reflection – and questions without easy answers. In 2 Corinthians chapter 12 Paul rev ... Show More
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