Why Would a Good God NOT Heal?
“If you will, you can make me clean”. –Mark 1:40 That statement in the gospel of Mark really tugs at my heart. I see my own heart in the statement of this desperate leper. He knows that God can do… Continue Reading
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God Working All Things For Good Doesn’t Mean He Closes a Door to Open Another
Life has just dealt you a heavy blow. Your heart is sick because something you’d dreamed about and prayed about has been dashed against the rocks. You confide in a friend and get this advice… “It’s okay, I’m sure God… Continue Reading
Learning the Language of Lament (Part Five)
I’ve got a challenge for you. Scroll through your preferred social media platform and see how many posts it takes to find someone complaining about a political leader or an action of a political leader. My guess is you won’t… Continue Reading
Learning the Language of Lament (Part Three)
God’s Word is very clear in that we are to do all things without grumbling and complaining. We are not released from this imperative simply because we are having a bad day or because actual gut-wrenching suffering has slapped us… Continue Reading