tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366560811035597565.post6990575323608696893..comments2023-12-30T05:27:54.563-05:00Comments on Nike Musings: Wisdom = PainKristen Wisenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01525008643147234321noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366560811035597565.post-27903236421046211792010-12-28T22:56:40.391-05:002010-12-28T22:56:40.391-05:00We also need a good understanding of what JOY is. ...We also need a good understanding of what JOY is. It is not necessarily happiness. Rather, it is a peace that passes understanding, a trust in the promises of our God, and a future hope that makes the present suffering endurable. Back again to the same theme of KNOWING God, and knowing our saviour, which comes through abiding in his word and communing with him in prayer. Thank you for the reminders, Kristen. Hope you are feeling better.Laurie Beltran del Riohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307615243343073875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366560811035597565.post-13642747594015394092010-12-27T17:01:40.726-05:002010-12-27T17:01:40.726-05:00What a woman—can write great blogs even when she&#...What a woman—can write great blogs even when she's sick!<br /><br />This blog reminded me of my favorite point from Dad's sermon yesterday: the peace Christ brings doesn't mean you're going to have perfect circumstances; it means you'll have peace amid the storms of life. And I think you make a good point, too—we have joy within the sorrow because we KNOW God is faithful when we follow Him.Katherine Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715766399439533763noreply@blogger.com