And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Have you ever struggled with this verse? Ever questioned God with some serious anger, challenging him to show you how he could possibly bring any good out of a trauma or drama in your life? Let's face it, there are curve balls that get aimed our way, but then there are those events in life that absolutely rip the rug right out from underne

...By His stripes we are healed. Spending some time pondering Good Friday. Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. As a child I was perplexed by these words, as they were never adequately explained, however, as an adult, these words have become precious to me. " Christ's stripes are the physical wounds he suffered as punishment; the flogging