There is a wound that many mature Christians carry but rarely discuss. It is not the wound of unbelief, rebellion, or abandoning Christ. It is the wound of disappointment.
The Strange Burden of Mature Believers
One of the surprising realities of spiritual maturity is that maturity does not eliminate the possibility of disappointment. In many ways it increases it.
The Difference Between Pain and Bitterness
Pain acknowledges that something difficult happened. Bitterness continually replays it. Pain asks God for healing. Bitterness demands repayment.
Remembering That the Church Is Still Christ's Church
The Church does not belong to pastors, elders, or denominations. The Church belongs to Christ, and Christ loves His Church despite her imperfections.
You Are Not Finished
Your wounds do not define you. Your disappointments do not define you. Christ defines you, and your story is not over.