Tagged: sacrifice

But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened. At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way. For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession. So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward. For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised. For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay. But my righteous one will live… Read More

@audreycfrank This week the world held its breath as teams worked tirelessly to rescue twelve children and their soccer coach from deep beneath a mountain in northern Thailand. One volunteer, a former Thai Royal Navy Seal, gave his life when he was overtaken by a flash flood, his oxygen supply not enough to sustain him in the powerful waters. An expert diver, avid runner, and cyclist, he was trained and equipped with the highest possible skills for the task. He knew the risk he was taking and took it anyway. The thirteen lives stranded in the caves were worth it. We can be assured that he asked the questions necessary to assess the risk he took that eventually ended his life. The media posed questions… Read More