Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE Forty years ago, my only sibling, a younger sister, died of cancer. She left a husband and two young boys. Many who …
The Motherhood of God
THE MOTHERHOOD OF GOD We think of God as “Father,” and rightly so. He is always referred to in with male pronouns. The Lord’s Prayer tells us to pray “Our …
The Privilege of Pastoring a Small Church
THE PRIVILEGE OF PASTORING A SMALL CHURCH I have been a pastor for well over 50 years. I pastored several different churches when I was starting out, but then spent …
Would God Send a Demon to Attack Someone?
WOULD GOD EVER SEND A DEMON TO ATTACK SOMEONE? Would God ever send a demon to attack a person? You might think, “Of course not! He wants us free from …
What Do You See in Your Mirror? (How God Sees Us 4)
WHAT DO YOU SEE IN YOUR MIRROR? (How God Sees Us – 4) If you were asked how to describe yourself, what would you say? Would you focus on your …
Reasons to Rest
REASONS TO REST We live in a time when everyone is very busy. Those who aren’t always active are sometimes seen as lazy or unimportant. We assume that if …
Awaiting Jesus’ Return – Titus 14
AWAITING JESUS’ RETURN (Titus 14) READ: Titus 3:8-15 Those who preach or teach know that the conclusion to a message is very important. It is the last thought you leave …
The Prince Who Lived Like a Paupere (How God Sees Us 3)
THE PRINCE WHO LIVED LIKE A PAUPER (How God Sees Us – 3) A kind, benevolent king had a son whom he loved dearly. But the son didn’t feel he …
Did Jesus Really Perform Miracles?
DID JESUS REALLY PERFORM MIRACLES? The Old Testament contains many miracles. People often deny them, looking for other explanations for how the events took place. If the miracles weren’t true, …
Eagles Living Like Chickens (How God Sees Us 2)
EAGLES LIVING LIKE CHICKENS (How God Sees Us – 2) One day a farmer found an eagle egg and put it with his chickens who hatched and raised it. The …