There is a greater Christian faith than one which settles for the temporal happiness, and that is the augmentation of faith. The more faithful you become, the harder the obstacles get; but the harder the obstacles get, the tougher your spine grows; and the tougher your spine grows, the less dependent you are on man's approval. I came to know this about Christianity when valuing faith before comfort.
Criss JamiNever hide things from hardcore thinkers. They get more aggravated, more provoked by confusion than the most painful truths.
Criss JamiListen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it, but also the father who wipes away the tears.
Criss JamiFrom recovery to rags and rags to recovery symbolizes art - a perfect compilation of human imperfections.
Criss JamiI write about adversity, I praise adversity, not to be pessimistic, but rather to strengthen myself. The more familiar that you are with it, the less likely you are to have a breakdown when it occurs. You become more reflective of its purpose, you understand God's reason for it, and are then able to make the best of everything that you are handed. The darkness is only frightening after constant sunshine.
Criss Jami