Comments on: Be of Good Cheer! https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer Preserving a Christ-Centered Faith Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:11:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ann Francis https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2287 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:11:57 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2287 Hi Chip,

My son died three years ago. The pain of grief, losing him in a tragic way, has been awful. But through this hard time I found faith in the Lord to be strong. As Christians we have the Kingdom of God to look forward to. The Kingdom is within us.
Thanks you for your wonderful ministry.

]]> By: Lila https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2286 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:49:19 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2286 How timely! I’m thinking of resistance training and Hebrews 12. In the physical, resistance training builds up muscle. Resistance training in the spiritual builds up the inner man. Remembering always that it’s our strength working in His Strength. We are workers together!
And of course, Hebrews 12 reminds us that resistance must be accompanied with perseverance. Those who endure to the end will be saved . Praise our Saviour, Jesus Christ our Lord!

]]> By: Der https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2285 Tue, 30 May 2017 06:40:45 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2285 NO comment except praising God. Chip, May God increase His wisdom and understanding of Him more than ever.

]]> By: Chip Brogden https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2284 Mon, 29 May 2017 16:09:32 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2284 In reply to Lila.

Yes, Victor Frankl, I am familiar with him.

]]> By: Lila https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2283 Mon, 29 May 2017 15:46:55 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2283 “Though the fig tree doesn’t blossom and there be no cows in the stall, yet will I rejoice in the Lord, the God of my salvation.”[a loose translation from the end of Habakkuk]
I was reminded of your article on David and Ziglag–and what made David into an overcomer.
The first part of this article reminded me of a book, “Man’s Search for Meaning,” written by a psychiatrist who survived the holocaust and wrote of the survivors who thrust their hope beyond the barbed wire.

]]> By: Lea https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2282 Mon, 29 May 2017 11:21:19 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2282 Beautiful article Chip, God bless.

]]> By: Ken Dawson https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2281 Sun, 28 May 2017 17:27:45 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2281 Your article is so very right on–I have a friend at work that Dad has brought into my life and I am being given the task of teaching him about living by Gods divine life instead of worrying about figuring things out by human reasoning using the wrong tree–this dude is all upset about Trump being president and there are other issues he is trying to figure out–so I told him that when Obama was president I was not happy but him being president requires my respect so instead of ranting about it I prayed for him and let Dad handle him–the result was peace–as the old saying goes—Get on the bus and leave the driving to us.

]]> By: Chip Brogden https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2280 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:28:39 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2280 In reply to Ashley Bower.

Ashley,

I have been in your situation too many times, so I understand. You’ll feel a whole range of emotions, including bitterness. I know it sounds cliche (but it is true) that when one door closes, another door opens. In the meantime, I think it’s awesome that you have decided to choose cheerfulness! Praying for your open door and next opportunity.

]]> By: Ashley Bower https://theschoolofchrist.org/be-of-good-cheer#comment-2279 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:03:58 +0000 http://chipbrogden.com/?p=5662#comment-2279 I have been very down for the last few days. Last week I was fired from my job, the day before I would have received my Christmas bonus. I was very bitter at first, but then a verse from the Bible helped me to relook at my situation , Do not worry about the clothes on your back, or the food you must eat for those who put their trust in The Lord these things will be provided by our holy father in heaven. It made me realize that I hadn’t been relying on him at all, I was doing it my way, now I believe our Holy Father has reset my way of not only thinking , but doing as we’ll. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength .

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