Farmers work hard to prepare their soil for planting. They plow through the packed earth, pick out the large rocks, and throw down fertilizer. When the time is right, they plant their seeds. Then they wait. If the rain is insufficient, they irrigate their fields. Then they wait. They keep watch over their fields to keep out the livestock. Then they wait. They can plant and water, but only God can...
How do you worship when you’re depressed? Where do you find words to express inexpressible joy? What do you pray when you need hope? In Soul Anatomy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Joy in the Psalms, George Robertson offers a biblical guide for working through emotional turmoil in a gospel-centered way. Each chapter examines an individual Psalm for deeper study of the themes of peace, joy, rest...
My dear friend, My heart breaks for you regarding the burden you shared with me last evening. I have known you for a long time and have witnessed how you have persevered through many trials. But this one—oh, how deeply grievous it is. I know your head is spinning and your emotions are all over the place. Surprise, grief, fear, confusion, anger, doubt—and yes, shaky hope, were all intermingled as...
Where is your marriage? You may find yourself in one of several seasons. Are you newly married, just getting started, and nervous you won’t “do this marriage thing” right? Are you coming off a major transition—having a child, moving to a new city, or adapting to an empty nest—and not sure that what worked well for your marriage then will be a good fit now? Are you in a rut? Has marriage become...
No matter what the illness, it’s hard to watch children suffer. Even if they haven’t faced a serious illness, most children have experienced the kind of frustration and fear that comes from being sick. Not only is it scary for them to have to face an illness, but it often leaves parents and caregivers feeling scared and anxious too. Being sick can raise big questions in children’s hearts, but it...
