Ali Earthman

Saint. Sufferer. Poet. Author of Momentary Afflictions.

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Gracious souls, in their greatest distresses, rest upon God as their spiritual strength and their eternal portion.

— Matthew Henry

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

A prayer is that which links weakness with infinite strength.

— CH Spurgeon

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Meet Momentary Afflictions: a poetry collection exploring suffering, grief, and prolonged seasons of darkness. The collection is rooted in Scripture, speaking honestly about life in a fallen world while holding fast to the hope found in Christ.

Praying it encourages weary souls.

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

My writing speaks to the full human experience: suffering, longing, wrestling, hope, darkness, light. The Bible does not shy away from deep suffering, and neither should we.

Amidst the joys and sorrows of life, a poetry collection on lament was born.

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

One sleepless night, the Lord began providing words for the emotions I was carrying— in the form of poetry. I found a pen & began writing.

Fascinatingly, l've only ever been able to write from the depths. Poetry became a form of prayer & survival in my darkest hours.

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

— 1 Peter 4:19

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The dearest and best thing on earth,
if it be allowed to come between us and God, is an idol.
It becomes an abomination in the sight of the Most High.
— CH Spurgeon

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Faith is the gaze of the soul upon a saving God.

— A.W. Tozer

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Our greatest need before conversion is the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
and our greatest need after conversion is the same Gospel.
— Burk Parsons

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

It is not the profession of Christ that saves, but the possession of Him.

Salvation is not being in church,
but being in Christ.
— Steven Lawson

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church.
— Matthew Henry

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Though our earthly friends may fail us and earthly foes assail us, Jesus stands by us, our perfect friend.
— Christina Fox

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Because the sinless Savior died,
my sinful soul is counted free.

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Man is the neediest creature on God’s earth, because He is a sinner.
— J.C. Ryle

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Why do bad things happen to good people? That only happened once and He volunteered.
— R. C. Sproul

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

No man can ever know a Saviour without knowing himself a sinner:
even as no man can value a physician while he is ignorant of the existence and evil of disease.
— CH Spurgeon

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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
— Romans 8:1

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles.
— Proverbs 24:17

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17

[Ali Earthman @alisonewrites]

Faith does not eliminate questions,
but faith knows where to take them.
— Elisabeth Elliot