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The teacher in Ecclesiastes confronts life's fundamental unfairness, observing how wickedness pervades even places meant for justice and righteousness, leading to profound despair about human existenc
Paul's separation from the Thessalonian church during a time of affliction mirrors our own experience of being unable to gather together, as both situations reveal the deep longing for Christian fello
I'd be happy to write a summary of the sermon "Comfort and Affliction" for you, but I don't see the actual sermon content in your message. Could you please share the sermon text, transcript, or key po
David's Psalm 13 provides guidance for maintaining faith during seasons when God feels distant and prayers seem unanswered. The psalm teaches believers how to navigate periods of grief, darkness, and
Jesus promises believers a life of deep joy, unshakeable identity, peace with God, and Holy Spirit power—alongside persecution, ridicule, and potential death from a world that rejects His lordship. Th
Bible in 90 Days – Day 5 – Exodus 1-15 “But the more they [the Egyptians] oppressed them [the Israelites], the more they multiplied and spread so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.” Exodus 1:12 CSB This is the history of all God’s people. When oppressed, they multiply and spread. This is God’s […]
Bible in 90 Days – Day 4 – Genesis 40-50 Genesis 50:20 CSB (Joseph to his betraying brothers…) “You planned evil against me, God planned it for good to bring about the present result – the survival of many people.” One of the most famous verses in Genesis. Used usually to attempt to comfort those […]
The book of Job, likely the first Scripture ever written and set shortly after Abraham's time, tackles humanity's oldest and most persistent question about suffering and pain. This ancient text reveal
This might be TMI, but I’d like to set the stage for this thought, so bear with me. This morning I woke up and rolled over and looked at my wife, who was also just stirring for the morning, and for whatever reason, this morning, she looked especially beautiful. I thought to myself (as I […]
Devastating, unfathomable, bewildering, horrifying. That’s the best my mind can do with today’s events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut with an hour’s reflection. This post is one way I’m trying to process it all. Politicians are posturing. Parents are weeping. The self-righteous are cursing. My friends (and myself) are asking things like: “How […]