by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Discipleship, Reflections, Suffering
In an attempt to comfort people when they’re hurting, some say things like… “Don’t worry, it will be okay.” Truth is, it may or MAY NOT be okay or get better. It is right to “weep with those who weep” but not to give false...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Reflections, Suffering
Onesiphorus (Oh-ness-a-for-us) is one of my heroes. Paul wrote about him in 2 Tim 1:16-17… May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, 17 but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Suffering
These are sound words from John Piper… And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. (Matthew 26:37) There were several tactics in Jesus’ strategic battle against despondency. He chose some close friends to be with...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Suffering
News Flash: There is one person who can help you. God. Not me, your mom, best friend, spouse, or pastor… but God. Consider Ps 19:7-9… 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Suffering
I’ve had a few people contemplate whether or not they suffer considering the Scripture while reading Dancing In The Dungeon. When they compare their experience to Scripture, theirs doesn’t seem as significant. But who compares to Paul as found in 2 Cor...
by Ron Ethridge | Christian Living, Faith, Suffering
Several people have asked about “Joy” in my book Dancing In The Dungeon. Well, with her permission, I’d like to introduce her. Joy’s real first name is Anne and is a dear friend. For those who haven’t read DITD, here is part of what I...
