Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Trials”
When I was a teenager I loved theme park rides. Fast, high, or topsy-turvy—didn’t matter. The rush of adrenaline and the thrill of the moment trumped any reservations or fear, and I loved the heady sense of accomplishment that came afterward. Ahhh. Youth. Today I go for rides that are much tamer in comparison. I’m less inclined to tackle anything …
Don’t you just love talking about mistakes—especially when they’re not yours? Admit it. There’s something strangely comforting about other people’s blunders. I think part of it stems from relief. Relief we’re not the only ones who goof and relief that at least this time it wasn’t us. Now, that’s not to say we don’t feel bad for the bungler. In …
I think we’ve all heard the witty (albeit somewhat tired) phrase “Just seize the moment!” Meant to be an encouragement, it seemed for a while everyone was saying it. Let me just add my two cents. Some folks may roll their eyes when they hear that expression, as if it’s yet another empty platitude or well-meaning directive, but those words really do …
(Today I’m continuing to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with my family. This is a favorite of one of my previous posts. I pray your day is blessed!) ****** I think in life we all experience difficulties, hardships, and trials from time to time. Some folks may endure these struggles temporarily. For others, the season of suffering may seem never-ending. (I’ve …
I admit it. I’m a Pollyanna of sorts (by others’ definitions). I prefer to see the glass half-full instead of half-empty. If life rains on my parade, I’ll open an umbrella. Something not going my way? I’ll chalk it up to a lesson learned. Am I hopelessly happy when tough times come? Not really. But I know, too, that even …
I think in life we all experience difficulties, hardships, and trials from time to time. Some folks may endure these struggles temporarily. For others, the season of suffering may seem never-ending. (I’ve talked about this in my earlier posts Comfort During Trials and Mountaintops.) As writers, we’re deeply in tune to these times of “seasoning.” These experiences mature us–not only as individuals, …
When people are touched by heartache, why is it that sometimes we’re at a loss for words? Is it because we don’t care? (I’m sure that’s not true.) Can’t empathize? (Perhaps not, but we can try.) Bogged down in complacency? (Possibly, because our own lives still go on.) I think, also, it must be because we are truly in awe of the circumstances; sometimes, there …
