Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: FAILURE
Some of the most difficult words of Jesus for us to accept - believers or unbelievers - speak of blessing and gain through loss, weakness and failure. "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it" (Matthew 10:39). "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3); "... many who are first will be last, and the last first" (Matthew 19:30).
I've lived long enough to be carrying an extensive series of regrets, lurking and lowering in the back of my mind, and occasionally smashing into my consciousness... I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've turned aside from far too many potentially fruitful situations, and I've neglected far too many lovely, precious people. … Continue reading TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING
Hey – you’re not alone! I’m not even successful at being a failure! If you see yourself as a failure in life, or if you’ve been branded as such by those around you, it’s time to lift up your head and smile. Why? Because the God of the universe takes pleasure in failures like you … Continue reading A MESSAGE FOR ALL YOU FAILURES
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