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Have you ever noticed that you tend to be much more aware of traffic conditions after having an accident or a near-miss? You can injure a knee or an ankle and then find yourself favoring that limb when crossing a slick surface or playing some sport. It doesn’t take too many bounced checks to (hopefully) remind you to balance your checkbook with a little more care. Suffering is no different. Read more… |
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In our work we see various types of afflicted people. Some people are born with an affliction and still others become afflicted later in life. Before one can claim the promise mentioned in 1 John 3:2, and if one is to receive a new body, a person needs to become one of God’s children, through the new birth in Christ Jesus, as found in John 3:16. Read more… |
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Early one morning about 5:30 am, during the second week of employment I again rode with Jay to the job site. Along the way I fell asleep. Then He dozed off and lost control of the vehicle. Consequently I was thrown through the windshield sustaining the injuries that I now have. Fortunately, though the vehicle was totaled, Jay was not hurt in the incident. Does our security in life hinge on having our daily schedules pre-planned for a year in advance? Read more… |
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The obvious conclusion is that the needs of many Christian young people, who may desire a Christian education, are not being met through Christian schools. Is this to say that the Christian school does not have compassion for Christian young people with disabilities? I don’t think so. It is a personally held opinion that many in leadership positions of Christian schools do not understand why it is necessary to provide for the needs of disabled young people. Read more… |
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It is always frustrating to realize that you do not have what you need to complete a task. Sometimes the same thing happens spiritually. In an effort to serve God, you feel that you do not have what you need. This describes perfectly the way I felt after my automobile accident. As a result of my accident, I was paralyzed from the chest down. I went from being very independent physically to being completely dependent. As I began to undergo the different aspects of rehabilitation, I began to question how I could ever serve God with my life. Read more… |