Tag Archives: waiting on God

Settling for Pig Food

Posted on December 7, 2018 by russellmckinney

Let’s say that a kid wants the newest, hottest, super-duper-deluxe video-game system for Christmas. The thing costs $450. Now let’s say that the kid’s parents just can’t afford to spend that much on a Christmas present. So what do they … Continue reading →

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Give God Time

Posted on August 24, 2018 by russellmckinney

The old saying says, “Timing is everything.” As for the Bible, it makes no attempt to downplay the idea. It tells us that God the Father didn’t send Jesus to the earth until “the fullness of the time had come” … Continue reading →

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“Lord, Why Am I Having to Wait?”

Posted on October 27, 2016 by russellmckinney

I was listening to a Christian radio station a few weeks back and happened to hear one of those little call-in promos such stations do. This promo featured a woman who had called the station to voice her appreciation for … Continue reading →

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“Is Anybody Up There?”

Posted on November 8, 2011 by russellmckinney

Many of us have sometimes felt like the little boy who bowed his head to pray and said, “Hello, is anybody up there?” There are times when God seems so distant. Even worse, there are times when He seems downright … Continue reading →

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Year By Year

Posted on May 9, 2011 by russellmckinney

Yesterday was Mother’s Day, and I preached a sermon from 1st Samuel 1:1-28. In that chapter, we find the wonderful story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Samuel would, of course, grow up to be one of Israel’s greatest leaders. … Continue reading →

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God’s Delays

Posted on November 16, 2009 by russellmckinney

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “God, you are taking too long,” you come from a large tribe. I, for one, am very impatient. You know that you are impatient when microwaves, fast food restaurants, and remote controls are too … Continue reading →

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