Suffering

Suffering to Sin?

“Do not commit the crime for which you now serve the sentence”—Priest In one of my favorite movies the Count of Monte Cristo the aged and dying cellmate and mentor Priest, of hero and protagonist Edmund Dantes played by Jim Cavaziel (Jesus in Passion of the Christ),...

Facing Life’s Pain

When I was in my twenties I used to think that when I got older life would become easier.  I thought that at least it would remain the same.  When I pondered retirement I thought with the idea that my body and mind would be in its present condition and that I would...

Thriving in Struggle

Here’s what bugs me about my heart.  It seems that in my life, the times where I grew the most and the times where I saw the Lord do the most were times when I was in the pit of despair and struggling.  That bugs me. Don’t get me wrong.  I’m willing to surrender to...