In Others’ Words: Friction

Beth VogtFaith, Uncategorized 24 Comments

I’ll be honest: I want the polishing without the friction. The perfection without the adversity. I can read the passage about counting trials as “all joy” and nod my  head, thinking, “Of course I will. I’m your girl, God. Bring it on.” And then God goes about polishing and perfecting me.  He reveals my sin, scraping it off so that …