With the recent deaths of three teenagers in our community, many people are asking very important questions. One of the questions they are asking is, "Why?" They are asking, "Why did God allow these tragedies?" Another way to ask the question is, "Why does God allow tragedy and suffering?" In response to this question, here is … Continue reading Why Does God Allow Tragedy and Suffering?
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Sing a New Song to the Lord
Music is powerful. It can lift your spirits, make you dance, and make you smile. It can cause you to reflect, make you think, and make you cry. Music brings people together. Music can make you happy or it can make you sad. Music is powerful. We all know this. God knows this too. Song-writers … Continue reading Sing a New Song to the Lord
The Lord vs false gods
Who do you trust -- the Lord or the false gods of the earth? From the beginning of time, the devil has been tempting people to trust in philosophies, systems and objects that are in opposition to the clear Word of God. It was true in the garden of Eden. It was true in the … Continue reading The Lord vs false gods
Who Will You Compare God With?
Think about it. Who will you compare God with? celebrities? wooden statues? corporate executives? government leaders? sports heroes? kings' palaces? idols of any kind? academic institutions? the list could go on and on Let me suggest these truths: God is the Eternal King. He is the creator and sustainer of the universe He is the source … Continue reading Who Will You Compare God With?
What does true love look like?
The Bible says that Jesus is God-in-the-flesh. The Bible says that God is love. To say it another way: Jesus = God God = love Jesus = love Here are some descriptive words to show us what true love looks like: Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is … Continue reading What does true love look like?
Is God Good?
When bad things happen, people ask... "If God is all-powerful, why did He allow this to happen?" "If God is all-loving, how can He sit back and watch people suffer?" "If God is all-knowing, didn't He see this coming?" Those are important questions to consider, and not always easy to answer. I believe there are … Continue reading Is God Good?
BOLD WORDS: Words of Healing
I don't know about you, but sometimes I say things that hurt others. (This is confessional blogging.) I don't mean to say things that hurt others, but sometimes my mouth works faster than my brain and heart. It's a constant prayer, everywhere I go, that my words will bring encouragement to all who are listening … Continue reading BOLD WORDS: Words of Healing
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Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vineyard keeper. Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in … Continue reading Source
God Can Restore Broken Marriages
God can restore broken marriages. Do you believe that? I do. With all my heart. Because I believe that nothing is impossible with God. He's never seen a situation that He can't handle. He loves you. He cares for you. He wants the best for you. When He works in amazing ways, we experience His … Continue reading God Can Restore Broken Marriages
Purpose in the Pain
This week our hearts and prayers have been with the people of Oklahoma City, who were devastated by a massive tornado that led to much destruction and death. Like me, many of you have friends and family who live in OKC who have been impacted by the storm. Disaster relief teams are on the ground … Continue reading Purpose in the Pain