The name “Good Friday” seems to be a misnomer. Can anything good come from death by crucifixion? Does pain have a purpose? Early in Jesus’ ministry, scoffers hurled their own ignorant disbeliefs: “Can anything good come from Nazareth?”
Is God Really Trustworthy? Do You Really Trust God?
Okay, the first question is not the real issue, is it? The real question is, Do you really trust God? Do the two go together? Absolutely. Most of us want to trust God for the “fix”–the answer that we’ve asked Him for. Claim the promise. Right? So we confess it, we act on it, and we nail it down! God said it, that’s that! Yes, I really trust God. And we wait to see the fix.
Encouraging Words for Discouraging Times
Encouraging Words In the ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, I wanted to share these encouraging words from an updated post. I hope these thoughts will encourage you today, wherever you are. When you find yourself in a storm of impossible circumstances, how do you get through it? What encouraging words do you need to hear?
One Light You Can Never Eclipse
Millions of viewers watched the recent solar eclipse through special glasses. Curious seekers drove for miles to see this rare phenomena that brought total darkness for less than three minutes. Only those living in a certain area were able to see the full eclipse of the sun, but it was a sight they won’t soon forget. But there is one Light that can never be eclipsed.
Do You Believe What You Pray? How Bold Are You?
Many of us would agree that we should be bold when we pray. But are we bold enough to believe what we pray? Is there a difference?