The psalmist calls to the Lord. He declares that he is dry like the desert and he is faint but he continues to hope in the Lord who cares for him. Suffering in this case is seen as temporary compared to what is ahead.
In Matthew's gospel, Jesus tells his followers to come to him all who are carrying a heavy load and he will give you rest. ...
The writer of James reminds us that we ask for things for the wrong reason. When we draw near to God and are more...
God promises to send a forerunner to the Messiah, who will prepare the way by cleansing the people as a refiner would use fire...