I was blessed today to read an interview by Todd Bolen. You can see the whole interview at: http://rawchristianity.wordpress.com/ Todd led me on a trip through the Holy Land…of which I’ll always be grateful. Here’s the section of his interview which I found moving:

I have not suffered very much. I know [...]

“Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty,
suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it.”
“Well, why don’t you ask Him?”
“Because I’m afraid He would ask me the same question.”
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The following quote from Charles Spurgeon came from reflecting upon Psalm 89:29.  The verse states, “I will establish my offspring forever…”
Saints are a race that neither death nor hell can kill. - Charles Spurgeon

Excerpt taken from William Wilberforce’s book Real Christianity (p. 126).  Wilberforce wrote this in the late 1700’s while a part of British Parliament and experiencing severe health problems.  Wilberforce was instrumental in stopping the brutal slave trade throughout the British Empire.
In moments of clarity, we are reminded that Jesus possessed little, yet He never [...]