If you’re like me, the occasion often arises when you need to examine the expiration dates on all those things that have ended up in your refrigerator and pantry. You know what I’m talking about, those items that you bought for the new recipe (that didn’t turn out as hoped) or for the visiting relative …
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Why do we suffer?
I’ve been thinking a lot about suffering lately; not so much that I’m personally in a place of extreme suffering, but I have a lot of people in my life who are experiencing some very challenging circumstances. It seems like every other day I hear that someone I know and love has been diagnosed with …
Suffering in the Light of the Omniscience of God
God knows everything. These are true words, supported by scripture. God is omniscient. These are comforting words for the one who is suffering. Suffering comes into our life in two ways. It may be a sickness or hardship that God has allowed to test our endurance and faithfulness to Him, in order to conform us …
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Our God Is A Powerful God
Psalm 62:11 tells us power belongs to God. Not only is He a powerful God, but He is an omnipotent God. He has all power. Omnipotent means that God is almighty, unlimited and infinite in His power. Consider the following three verses, written by men in the Bible who understood the omnipotence of God. 2 Chronicles 20:6 …
The Sovereignty of God
How does it make you feel to think of someone besides yourself having complete power over your life? The sovereignty of God is a stumbling block to those who do not believe. For a person who does not know God, why would they want to recognize the control of an unknown? For the believer, however, …
