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Friday Read: The Loneliness Epidemic
The U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis in 2023, comparing its health effects to smoking 15 cigarettes daily. We're the most connected generation in history - social media, video calls, instant messaging - yet we're experiencing epidemic-level isolation. We have
Thursday Prayer: Purpose in Pain
Lord, I've suffered things I wouldn't wish on anyone, experienced pain I hope no one else has to face. But you promise that the comfort you give me in my suffering is preparation for comforting others who will face similar struggles. My pain has purpose beyond my own healing. Show me who
Thursday Read: The Fellowship of Suffering
Paul wrote about "the fellowship of sharing in [Christ's] sufferings" (Philippians 3:10). This is strange language - fellowship usually means community, shared meals, common life together. But Paul describes suffering as something that creates fellowship, a shared experience that connects
Comfort to Share
Every comfort I give you in your suffering isn't just for you - it's preparation for comforting others who will face similar struggles. Your pain has purpose beyond your own healing. The comfort you receive from Me, you'll give to someone else who desperately needs it. Nothing you've survi