The truths of the Bible are never just abstract concepts; they're always related to real people.

Faint hearts are encouraged when they read about others who, despite amputation, spinal cord injury, or psychiatric disorders have a vibrant trust and confidence in God.

He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.

Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much.

I wished God were like He used to be, a few notches lower. I wanted Him to be lofty enough to help me but not so uncontrollable. I longed for His warm presence, times when He seemed more… safe.

God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace.

We've got to remember that the core of Christ's plan is to rescue us from sin. Our pain, poverty, and broken hearts are not his ultimate focus. True, he cares about these things, but they're merely symptoms of the real problem.