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What’s the “Good” of Romans 8:28?
A lot of people have been quoting Romans 8:28 lately. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've all been looking for some "good." We want to believe that no matter how things look right now, everything is going to work out in the end. Disappointments, grief,...
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out the Way You Expect
Things don't always turn out the way you expect. I expected to visit New York City in April with my daughters and daughter-in-law. We spent months planning our trip. Two Broadway shows. The Statue of Liberty. The 911 Memorial and Museum. A walking food tour. Central...
How to Have a Quiet Time When You Have No Time that’s Quiet
COVID-19 has changed many things. Perhaps even your daily time with God. After all, how do you have a quiet time when you’re literally never alone. With schools and daycares closed and your spouse working from home it’s even hard to get to the bathroom by yourself. I...
Why Does God Allow Suffering in the Lives of Christians?
Hardship has been part of the human story since Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden and sin entered the world. But, why? Our all-powerful God could prevent every evil and difficulty if He chose. So, why doesn’t He? Why does God allow suffering in the lives of...
The 5 Ps of the Lord’s Prayer
Do you struggle with prayer? Many of us do. Even Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus’ response, found in both Luke and Matthew, is commonly referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. But some biblical scholars suggest it would be more accurately...
6 Ways God Uses Trials in a Christian’s Life
About now, you may be wondering how much more you can take. Times have been tough and they may continue to be challenging for a while. But I do have some good news. God doesn't waste anything He allows into your life - particularly trials and difficulties. God knows...
9 Benefits of Praise
We naturally praise God when times are easy, but what about when times are hard? Do we purposefully praise God in the midst of grief, loss, and struggle? Can we praise Him now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? We know God always deserves our praise, no matter our...
God is Good Even in Loss
Yes, God is good in the midst of grief, struggle, and loss. Recently, many of us have asked ourselves if God is still good. Many are sick. Many have lost jobs. Or savings. Or loved ones. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be thinking God is good. Others,...
The Happy Soul is Dependent on God’s Provision
Thank you to my friend Katie Orr for sharing this extremely timely message of true happiness with us today! It’s an excerpt from her brand new book, “Secrets of the Happy Soul.” We often think of the book of Psalms as a happy book filled with praise and worship. Yet...
Remembering What’s Important During the COVID-19 Crisis
Three months ago, the COVID-19 crisis was a sad situation happening on the other side of the world. And now, it's right here, among us. Our daily life is shaped and constrained by it. In many ways, this pandemic has shaken everything, causing the unimportant and...
