FIRST-PERSON: Victim or victor?
Biblical truths abound for being a victor, not a victim, Pat Ennis of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary writes. "If you believe that your heavenly Father holds the future, you can move toward being a victor, trusting God through adverse circumstances," Ennis writes.
ADOPTION: What God teaches us through orphans
Seminary professor Pat Ennis, an adoptee, underscores God's regard for orphans, noting that they "teach you about the love of God, call you to sacrifice and challenge you to value Christ-likeness above your comfort."