You and I will experience defeat. Most likely, you already have; some of you, like me, have had this experience many times. What do I mean by “defeat”? I’m referring to a loss, a setback, a failure. Some of us hear the word “defeat” and think about our favorite sports team losing. I hate losing….
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Defeated, But Not Done: Finding God in Our Failures
When she was in sixth grade, our daughter was trying out for her middle school soccer team. She was a good player and fully expected to make varsity, so she was devastated when she didn’t. She would play on the junior varsity team instead. It’s always hard to watch your children face defeat, and I…
Read MoreGod’s Hand in the Hurt: Lessons from Joseph’s Journey
One of the all-time great stories in the Bible is the story of Joseph. If you grew up in church, you probably heard his story in Sunday School before you could read. We’re looking at Joseph’s story today, too. God has much to say to us through the life of this incredible man. We’ve spent…
Read MoreWhen Life Knocks You Down, Let God Lift You Higher
For the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing how to face defeat in life. By “defeat,” I mean a loss, a setback, or a failure—sometimes self-inflicted, sometimes caused by others, and sometimes occurring without clear cause. No matter the source, defeat hurts, confuses, and tests us. So how can we overcome defeat? What are things…
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