These are some Christian teachings that Boyd has found coming into clearer focus lately. They are not presented as moral lessons or claims to spiritual mastery, but as signposts that have emerged in the course of living. The road has been hard, unclear, and at times lonely—but certain patterns in the faith have begun to shine through.
When Structure Breaks Down
When old systems—career plans, family routines, personal strategies—collapse, it becomes clearer how much we rely on control. The breaking apart of structure isn’t the end, but the beginning of a deeper kind of trust.
Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Suffering as Exposure
Trials have a way of laying bare the insufficiency of self-help and surface fixes. Suffering unmasks what’s real and demands a kind of interior honesty that can’t be postponed forever.
James 1:2–4
“Consider it pure joy… whenever you face trials… because the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Silence as Faith
Sometimes silence isn’t about giving up; it’s about stepping aside. Not every truth needs to be defended. Not every conflict needs to be explained. Stillness can be a form of fidelity.
Exodus 14:14
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Dependence on Grace
There is a point where personal strength simply runs out. At that point, it’s grace or nothing. One does not have to feel spiritual to be living by grace; one just has to be too weak to go on alone.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Truth Doesn’t Require Agreement
Being at peace with what is true—even when others do not share that view—is one of the harder spiritual tasks. But peace can come without persuasion.
1 Peter 3:14
“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.”
Limits Are Not Failure
Recognizing one’s limitations—physical, emotional, vocational—is part of accepting the humanity God chose to enter. Limits are not evidence of sin; pretending not to have them might be.
1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Holy Urgency
To act decisively is not always a sign of ego or rashness. Urgency, when rooted in love rather than panic, can be an expression of faith. Stillness and action are not enemies.
John 16:33
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Some Will Not Wrestle
The spiritual life can be isolating. Not everyone will join the struggle at the same depth or with the same urgency. That is part of the sorrow, and part of the peace.
Hebrews 12:11
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.”
The Cross Is the Pattern
The way of Christ is not upward mobility, but kenosis—self-emptying. The call is not merely to follow Jesus’ teachings, but to enter His pattern of dying and rising. This pattern is never abstract when lived.
Romans 8:18
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
A Quiet Summary
| Shift Observed | Underlying Wisdom |
|---|---|
| Structure fails | God never does |
| Suffering unmasks | Grace is not elsewhere |
| Speech dries up | Silence becomes a trust offering |
| Strength fades | Weakness becomes the opening |
| Urgency awakens | Love can move without panic |
| Others pull away | The way remains walkable |
These are not steps or teachings in the formal sense—just glimpses into what has been glimpsed. For those on the margins of clarity, perhaps some part of this will ring true.
Boyd Camak 