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 [...]
Category Archives: Suffering
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 [...]
China and the Olympics
As Americans who greatly enjoy our freedoms, we cannot even fathom the horrible abuse of human rights that daily goes on in China.
When you watch the Olympic games, remember that this competition in the spirit of freedom is being hosted by a government of oppression and tyranny. When you see the Olympic village, remember [...]
You Were There
I have been reviewing life, the past few years of my life, and tracing God’s faithfulness to me at every step of the way. Truly, all that I am, all that I have, all that I hope to be I owe to His faithfulness to me in the past, and in the face of uncertain [...]
Praise in Trials
The Lord may not definitely have planned that this should overtake me, but He has most certainly permitted it. Therefore though it were an attack of an enemy, by the time it reaches me, it has the Lord’s permission and therefore all is well. He will make it work together with all life’s experiences for [...]



