When Shame Keeps You Away

When Shame Keeps You Away Article by Stephen Witmer Pastor, Pepperell, Massachusetts Some of us are unsure of God’s full acceptance. We suspect he’s disappointed with our best efforts. We live with low-grade guilt, feeling like we’ve never really pleased him — that...

Emotions Make Terrible Gods

Emotions Make Terrible Gods Taking Control of Our Feelings Article by Greg Morse Content strategist, desiringGod.org “You cannot tell me how to feel,” the little girl shouted mid-tantrum. “I’m not telling you how to feel,” retorted the parent. “I am telling you how...

The Joy We Know Only in Suffering

The Joy We Know Only in Suffering Article by Marshall Segal Staff writer, desiringGod.org The longer I walk with Jesus, the more I see that sufferers often have secret access to happiness. I used to think Satan loved suffering, that it was his weapon of choice against...