As far as I can tell, these are the only options, and only the first one can inspire hope. If God is weak, or if God is not good, or if God does not exist at all, then how can there be hope? Some might say ‘what of it, so there’s no hope, suck it…
Author: Norm
Struggling with God
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 43 This psalm seems to be a continuation of Psalm 42 (some Hebrew manuscripts combine them). The psalmist is continuing his battle with depression, wondering why God is taking so long! It is very important for us to see that God includes and inspires doubt and lament in the sacred text. If anyone challenges you…
Build your kingdom here!
Recently heard this song at the Port Perry Serve… loved it! I also love what they did with “Be Thou My Vision”.
How would you answer this person?
“I’m a Christian, but I have lately been struggling with a question: Do I believe God is Good, or do I believe God is just good to me? I see my life as having been blessed and guided by God into many good things (great husband, amazing kids, food to eat, etc.), but I struggle to reconcile…
2 Samuel 10-17
SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 10-17 What do you sense the Lord saying to you? PRAYER
Why do people question God’s goodness?
I am not defending or denying these comments, just letting them be heard… Why do people question God’s goodness? Because of horrible tragedies like the tsunami in Japan. Because of shocking crimes like gang rape, child prostitution, torture, forcible confinement, etc. Because of the amazing miracles in the Bible that do not seem to occur…
50 Debunked Science Misconceptions Will Make You Less Dumb
Well, I learned something by watching this… I’m not as dumb as I used to be!
Who do I hang out with?
SCRIPTURE: Mark 2:13-17 For many Christians, ‘going to church’ has replaced ‘going into the world’. But church is not a place we go to, it is a missionary group we join, led by Jesus. It is a team of forgiven ‘sinners’ eager to share His mercy and love with others. Jesus promises to be with those…
The help I really need!
SCRIPTURE: Mark 2:1-12 Imagine having surgery to have your appendix removed, and they performed heart surgery? Or what if you asked Jesus to heal you, and He gave you courage to be sick instead? These men wanted Jesus to heal their friend, and He forgave the man his sins. We want Jesus to make our lives…
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