Tag: affliction

Walking through the valley of the shadow of death

by youngcalvinists, posted in Meditations

For most of us; no, I dare say all of us, suffering is something we wish to avoid. This is a natural human response, and by no means wrong. Most of us are blessed to live in communities which are largely sheltered from the more vicious aspects of earthly life. This is a blessing from … Continue reading Walking through the valley of the shadow of death

Peace for the Troubled Heart

by youngcalvinists, posted in Book Review

I have been reading through Peace for the Troubled Heart by Rev. Herman Hoeksema in the RFPA's Reformed Spirituality Series. Don't let the name deceive you. You may or may not think that your heart is troubled. You may not be in a state of depression or feel the weight of heavy affliction such as … Continue reading Peace for the Troubled Heart

All Things for Our Good

by youngcalvinists, posted in Meditations

Romans 8:28 - "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." All things work together for good!  All things.  For good! God is good in Himself.  He is Jehovah, the overflowing fountain of all good, full of lovingkindness and … Continue reading All Things for Our Good