Never Abandoned
When I am weak, then I am strong. This sounds backwards until you understand: your weakness forces dependence on Me that your strength prevents. When you're capable, you trust yourself. When you're weak, you have no choice but to trust Me. That's when My power shows most clearly.
Father, August 24, 1572 reveals how Christians convinced of their righteousness committed horrific evil. Believers celebrating your love murdered other believers in your name. Theological conviction combined with political power and tribal identity produced genocide. Forgive your church fo
August 24th carries dark historical weight. On this date in 1572, the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre began in Paris - one of history's worst atrocities committed by Christians against Christians. Beginning on the feast day of Bartholomew the Apostle, Catholic forces murdered thousands of P
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Trouble is guaranteed - I never promised otherwise. But I've already won. The world that's crushing you is defeated. The darkness opposing you is overcome. Take heart. I've already conquered what you're facing.