A reflection on what it means to join Christ in suffering on the day when we ponder the enormity of His sacrifice: May suffering and pain lead you to experience a greater love for the One who suffered for you. May you be filled with the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead. May gospel hope will fill your heart, lifting your sorrows, and making space for the glorious joy of your salvation.

One of ironies of being a caregiver or having health issues is being isolated during a time when you need people the most. Do you feel alone or overwhelmed with your caregiving or health challenges? If so, I hope you’ll join The Incurable Faith Book Club!

What blessings, challenges, and challenges that are actually blessings (although you might realize it at first) will this year hold for you? A week after my book launched, I endured another series of serious health complications: COVID-pneumonia, a dangerous blood infection, hospitalization, and a lengthy road to recovery that I am still navigating. (You can learn more in my LIFE Today TV interview here…)

We can follow the world’s advice to dive into our pain and consider it beautiful. Or we can become beautifully transformed when we acknowledge the pain and dive into Christ.