Thomas Watson was the pastor of St. Stephen’s Walbrook in the 17th century. As a man familiar with suffering, he was well-equipped to write All Things for Good, which was his meditation on Romans 8:28. In chapter 2, Watson lists 10 ways God works affliction for our good. Below is a summary of his reflections.
Continue reading “10 Ways God Works Affliction for Our Good”“I asked the Lord that I Might Grow”
John Newton (1725–1807) is famous for writing Amazing Grace, the world’s most famous hymn. He also composed several other less famous yet equally beautiful hymns. My friend, Pastor Jason Wallace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Magna, Utah pointed me to this one over lunch this week. It’s called “I Asked the Lord” and worth a reflective reading. Continue reading ““I asked the Lord that I Might Grow””
Don’t Waste Your Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Last week my children all came down with the dreaded hand, foot, and mouth disease. If you have never heard of this illness, it is a nasty bug that causes a fever, sore throat, and red sores on the hands, feet, and mouth. Yesterday I got to share in their suffering—at least the fever part—and it kicked the life out of me! The upside to the whole experience is that lying in bed all day with barely the strength to move is an ideal time for reflection. I thought I would share my thoughts in this post. Continue reading “Don’t Waste Your Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease”