When it comes to sharing God's Word with a sinful, heart-hardened and rebellious world, does it ever feel hopeless – as if God has equipped us with a plastic hammer to drive in iron nails? Take another look at your tool belt.

Paul describes how the churches in Macedonia pleaded urgently for "the privilege" of sharing in the relief to their fellow-redeemed. There's a reason they responded in this manner and why this continues to be true among brothers and sisters in Christ today.

When it comes to waiting in this life it often means how long you can tap your feet before you start going crazy. However, the Hebrew word for “wait” means much more. And it's the reason why Jeremiah says that waiting for the Lord is good.

In Lamentations, Jeremiah recorded some of the most uplifting words of encouragement. However, was the prophet wearing "rose-colored glasses” when he penned these words?

How could God let this happen? Doesn’t Jesus know what I’m going through? Doesn’t He care?