A Tangent Space(s) blog designed to promote deep thinking and discussion about Biblical passages and ideas. Updated occasionally, but hopefully I'll resume soon.
Showing posts with label discipline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discipline. Show all posts
Jan 3, 2014
Hebrews 12:4-11-- What Children Are Not Disciplined?
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11
To review the recent parts of Hebrews: in the face of suffering and hardships, our faith ought to carry us forward as we keep our eyes on eternal truths, just as the Old Testament heroes did and just as Jesus did.
But if you're like me, this isn't easy. In fact, it's super hard. When I'm in the middle of suffering and hardship, I want to keep my eyes on... my suffering and hardship.
And all the while, amid my pain, complaints, and grumpiness, one question permeates my thoughts and words-- "Why, God? Why?"
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