During their second missionary journey, Paul and his fellow missionaries attempted to go into several areas in order to preach the Gospel but were prevented by the Spirit each time (Acts 16:5-8). Finally, Paul received a vision in which a man of Macedonia “…prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us” (9). [...]
In times of difficulty and suffering there are three vastly different types of comforters: 1) There is a group of comforters I like to call the “self-absorbed comforters.” They appear unfazed and unconcerned about those who are suffering around them (Luke 10:30-32; Jas 2:15-16). Initially, their lack of empathy/ sympathy is very hurtful to the [...]
One of the challenges sufferers face after they are diagnosed and disability begins to rear its ugly head is the treatment they receive from those closest to them. In many respects one expects “outsiders” not to “get it,” but when friends, family, and co-workers don’t, it hurts. The sadness derived by the sudden change [...]
