The Sad Christian

Despite some nonbiblical and harmful teachings abroad in the land, Christians do get sad, and some suffer terribly from depression. If you do, then you are in very good company! As one who has struggled with depression my whole life, it helps me to hear and read the experiences of others of my brothers and sisters. From Credo House……….

https://credohouse.org/blog/the-sad-christian-2

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What was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh? — 2 Corinthians 12

This article is derived from the ESV Expository Commentary on this chapter from 2 Corinthians. The short answer about Paul’s thorn? It’s not important exactly important what it was, but rather, the lesson to be learned in how to handle tough things God allows us to go through! From Crossway.org……

https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-was-pauls-thorn-in-the-flesh-2-corinthians-12/

Praying the Names of God: Maon — Dwelling Place

I love the tidbits of information and insight provided in these articles from author and Ann Spangler! Here is a takeaway for me: “The Hebrew Scriptures reveal a God who dwells with his people—first in a tent in the wilderness and then in the Jerusalem temple. The New Testament takes this idea of God’s dwelling place on earth a giant step further by revealing a God who wants to dwell not merely with his people but within his people. Occasionally, Scripture reverses this imagery in a wonderful way by picturing God himself as our Dwelling Place, or Maon (ma-OHN).”

Maon — Dwelling Place