As illness follows illness, as death follows death, as new virus mutations appear, it can be hard to see any good in all of the bad. And it may be impossible to even imagine good coming from bad. A Quick Look Lesson 1) God does not cause bad things to happen; […]
In Times of Trials and Suffering Like the COVID-19 Pandemic, Who Are We Compared to God?
In these days, months, now years of difficulties, distress, and discouragement, it can be easy to disbelieve that God knows what is happening. Easy to disbelieve that His power and might is supreme. Easy to disbelieve that He is present in our difficulties, that He Is Immanuel – “God With Us.” 7 Lessons From Job: […]
Biblical Truth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In today’s world we often hear: “That may be true for you. But it’s not true for me.” The shadow lie of “Relative Truth” has entered the world. The “Absolute Truth” of the Christian Bible has been questioned by many, and found to be unbelievable. 7 Lessons From Job: Is Everything in the Bible True? […]
Epiphany 2021: Pandemonium in the Midst of the Pandemic
Have you ever had an “epiphany”? An epiphany, such as “a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience.” Traditionally, there’s an Epiphany every year – January 6th. The 6th of January: […]
Is It Wrong to Be Angry at God About the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons from Job: Is It Wrong to Be Angry at God? – Part 3 The Biblical story of Job illustrates the problem of undeserved suffering. In that case, what lessons can we learn from Job’s experience to assist us in our times of suffering? […]
Can We Question and Complain to God About the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons from Job: Can We Question God? – Part 2 In the Bible, the story of Job is the archetypal illustration of undeserved suffering. As such, what are lessons we can take from Job to help us in our times of hardship? A Quick Look: Lesson […]
Is God to Blame For the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons From Job: Is God to Blame? – Part 1 The suffering of Job is the quintessential example of undeserved suffering. As such, what are lessons we can take from Job to help us […]
Hope Is More Than Wishing
A Quick Look Hope Is More Than Wishing What Is Hope? The Source of Hope Hope in the Old Testament Hope in the New Testament Hope for Now – Hope for Today Bonus Resource: The Story of Hope Stout Hope Do you have “it”? Do you want “it”? Will you share “it”? Hope Is More […]
5 Things You Have to Believe In Order to Hear From God
A Quick Look 5 Things You Have to Believe In Order to Hear From God You have to believe that YeHoVaH exists. You have to believe He knows you and desires a relationship with you. You have to believe He will do what He has said He […]
(Almost) All About Eve
Recently, discipleship.org posted this on Facebook. 20 Adam named his wife Eve, because she would become the mother of all the living. Genesis 3:20 NIV This was right after Mother’s Day. I know that biblical names have a meaning that relates to the person, their […]