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?
Bible Promise for Today: God’s Grace
Do you ever feel like you’ve hit an immoveable wall? Like change will never come? God’s grace covers every limitation. Just when we think we’ve had enough, God appears on the scene–but not with condemnation, silence, or sarcasm. Instead, He’s there holding out strong arms to encourage us.
Bible Promise for Today: How to Find Healing for the Broken Heart
When your heart is breaking, where do you turn? There is someone who can help.