True lament isn't an expression of weakness, whining or self-pity. It's an authentic expression of faith.

Biblical lament is an honest, vulnerable expression of pain, a crying out to God in faith as we are suffering.

Worry is a knock-off bauble masquerading as Truth, but costing us dearly.

God has graciously sewn laughter into our days, bright moments tucked among the shadows of illness and pain, and while those moments don't change our circumstances, they can lessen our pain and shift our hearts toward joy.

Purpose from God's perspective looks entirely different than purpose from culture's perspective.

Often when we seek comfort, what we long for is healing. If God removed the pain, frustration, discomfort or illness each time we sought His comfort, would we be drawn to Him out of love or simply opportunity?