It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the Temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit my spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed [...]
Category Archives: Suffering
Blessing from Suffering
by Jennifer W.
For those of us who choose the road less traveled, our journey is through a harsh wilderness. This way is to the Tree of Life, following after the example of Christ. Most of us on this path experience obstacles along the way, but a few seem to [...]
Broken Dreams
Author’s Note: I wrote this a few weeks after everything I thought I cared for in my life shattered, and I found myself alone, starting over, and hurting so much I didn’t know how to go on. I wrote it by faith then, for I could not see the beauty of new [...]
Suffering’s Door
Author’s Note: I’ve followed the YLCF blog for some time now and have often been encouraged and edified by its content. It was an awful blow to hear of Natalie’s divorce when I did, partly because I only learned of it while going through a very painful time in my [...]
The Road of Lost Innocence
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressedĀ A stronghold in times of trouble.For he who avenges blood is mindful of themHe does not forget the cry of the afflictedFor the needy shall not always be forgotten.And the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.- Psalm 9:9, 12, 18
Early fall is one of the busiest [...]


