4 The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster (Proverbs 16:4 CSB) This can be a stumbling block for some. The fact that God even prepares the wicked for the day of disaster. The question becomes, how can a loving God do this? We want control...
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The Harbor You Long For
27 they reeled and staggered like a drunkard,and all their skill was useless.28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,and he brought them out of their distress.29 He stilled the storm to a whisper,and the waves of the sea were hushed.30 They rejoiced when the waves grew quiet.Then he guided them to...
All Except…
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. (Acts 8:1 CSB) I wonder today about how many in the church would scatter if severe persecution broke out. I expect the numbers...
No Man is an Island
13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief, 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:13-14 CSB) I can tell you that I have...
Overcome
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things[a] have passed away. (Revelations 21:4 CSB) I am overcome today. The tragedy of the elementary school shooting is beyond words. My wife is an elementary school teacher. I...