Tag Archives: sickness

“The Refiner’s Fire” (Malachi 3:1-4 sermon)

Posted on 2020/04/20 by Shawn Thomas

Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of the famous evangelist Billy Graham. Billy had of course garnered so much world-wide attention, having been seen on tv, and having written so many books, and so on — but after some years, … Continue reading →

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“Your Circumstances: A Witness Stand For Christ” (Philippians 1:12-20 sermon)

Posted on 2020/03/02 by Shawn Thomas

I’ve got a friend and brother in ministry, Jack Tillery, who experienced a LOT of physical difficulties while he served at our church in Louisiana and for some years since. You may get an opportunity to meet Jack some time, … Continue reading →

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Serving God In Your Bodily Illness

Posted on 2017/11/07 by Shawn Thomas

“But you know that it was because of a bodily illness that I preached the gospel to you the first time …”. (Galatians 4:13) So the Apostle Paul had a “bodily illness” which was hindering him as he sought to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies | Tagged Galatians 4:13, II Corinthians 12:9, illness, service, sickness | Leave a comment

Sickness For The Glory Of God?

Posted on 2017/05/31 by Shawn Thomas

“This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” (John 11:4) The Bible repeatedly teaches us that God is to be glorified in everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotions/Bible Studies, Uncategorized | Tagged discipleship, glory of God, healing, I Corinthians 10:31, II Corinthians 12:7-9, illness, infirmities, John 1:14, purpose, sickness | 2 Comments

POTS Update Nov/Dec 2012

Posted on 2012/12/04 by Shawn Thomas

It has been some time since I last gave an update on my bout with POTS, and for good reason: for the past couple of months, I have been so sick that I was unable to type an article at … Continue reading →

Posted in POTS (dysautonomia) articles | Tagged bike program, dry heaves, Mestinon, mestinon complications, metoprolol succinate, metoprolol withdrawal, nausea, POTS, sickness | 10 Comments

Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right

Posted on 2012/05/05 by Shawn Thomas

The words of this old hymn are very pertinent for me right now – in a number of ways – and perhaps they may minister to you, too. Samuel Rodigast (1649-1708), the son of a Lutheran minister in Germany, wrote this … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Ministry, Sermon Illustrations, Uncategorized | Tagged comfort to a sick friend, faith, God's providence, God's will, hymn, hymn story, perseverance in trials, Samuel Rodigast, sickness, trust, Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right | Leave a comment