Category Archives: God's Love

Transforming the Hardcore Sinner & the Addict

Posted on July 11, 2020 by

Hugh Price Hughes, an influential Methodist minister, was once challenged to a debate by Charles Bradlaugh, an atheistic political activist. Bradlaugh wanted Hughes to defend Christianity as being anything other than just a man-made religion based upon a fairy tale. … Continue reading →

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A Word to the Confused

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

We are definitely living in confusing times, but we aren’t the first people ever to do so. The fact is that life turned confusing following Adam and Eve’s sin and has stayed that course for some 6,000 years now. No … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Anger, Attitude, Belief, Christ's Death, Comfort, Death, Depression, Disappointment, Doubt, Encouragement, Eternity, Faith, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Omniscience, God's Sovereignty, Heaven, Sickness, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

God Is Working For You

Posted on June 17, 2020 by

A mother was busy preparing lunch for her young daughter. The little girl came into the kitchen, stood on her tiptoes to try to see above the counter, and asked, “Mommy, what are you doing?” The mother answered, “I’m working.” … Continue reading →

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God’s Hand & God’s Shoulder

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’ (Isaiah 41:13, N.K.J.V.) The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you, according to all He … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Children, Comfort, Depression, Encouragement, God's Love, God's Mercy, Grace, Loneliness, Mercy, Personal, Prayer, Problems, Salvation, Suffering, Suicide, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Word to the Lonely

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Every day we hear the latest reports about the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Such and such number of people are sick with the virus. Such and such number of people have died from it. Such and such number of people have recovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Comfort, Current Events, Depression, Desires, Elderly, Encouragement, Family, Friendship, God's Love, God's Omnipresence, God's Provision, Loneliness, Needs, Suicide | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

God’s Four Answers to Prayer Requests

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

Preachers love to come up with pithy little outlines to describe how God answers prayer requests. So, for today’s post I thought I’d share a couple such examples. Each of these has been passed around so much that I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Desires, Disappointment, Discernment, Discipleship, God's Love, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Will, God's Work, Needs, Personal, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Problems, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Does God Do With the Christian’s Sins?

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

I recently ran across a little piece, entitled What Does God Do With My Sins?,  that was written to help the Christian feel thoroughly confident in his or her assurance of salvation. I liked the piece so much that I thought … Continue reading →

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When God’s Answer Isn’t What You Asked For

Posted on April 29, 2020 by

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever … Continue reading →

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When God Changes His Mind

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

“Jonah” series (post #4) Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it. (Jonah 3:10, N.K.J.V.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Backsliding, Coming Judgment, Confession, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Love, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Mercy, Repentance, Series: "Jonah", Sin | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Very Helpful Spiritual Exercise

Posted on March 19, 2020 by

Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me. For You are the God of my salvation; On you I wait all the day. (Psalm 25:4-5, N.K.J.V.) Teach me to do … Continue reading →

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