Posts tagged “God”
Happily ever after
Long ago in a land far, far away, there lived a king who loved God with all his heart, soul, and mind. His reign…
Imperfect vision
On June 26, 2021, in Surfside, FL, a condominium high-rise crumbled to the ground, killing 97 people. A few days later, a father and…
Better than you deserve
Years ago, a Christian named Dave was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would kill him seven months later. His wife, Sharon, would sit…
Just trust God
I recently read a blog that recounted a powerful scene from the Lord of the Rings. Gandalf, the good wizard, is encouraging Bilbo, his…
The gap between you and God
In Job 38 we reach the moment we have been waiting for. In Job 1-2, God mysteriously allowed Satan to take away Job’s wealth,…
We don’t know why
Pain makes us wonder why. Why aren’t the kids at school nicer to you? Why isn’t God blessing the plans for your career that…
God is bad
“Why, God?” That is the most natural and the most dangerous question to ask when you are suffering. When your dad dies while you’re…
God is listening
“Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life…
You get an A
I just read my son’s report card. The teacher wrote, “Pleasure to have in class but talks too much, struggles with math, and his…
Work: A curse or a blessing?
On June 28, 1894, Congress made the first Monday in September a national holiday to honor and recognize the work of laborers who helped…
A gentle whisper
As I held the kettlebell in one hand, the trainer told me to lift it over my head and take one step forward and…
5 ways to live for Jesus
How do you and I show the world we are people who give their hearts to God and not imposters who only give him…