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Archive for the ‘Grace’ CategoryLessons From Ruth: Faith in the Midst of SufferingFriday, July 30th, 2010When you read the little Old Testament Book of Ruth, you find a treasure trove of reminders of God’s sovereignty and goodness – especially in the midst of suffering. Ruth, a foreigner, showed amazing faith and trust in the God of Israel, in the midst of her own personal struggles ... ‘Is This Really All There Is?’Friday, June 18th, 2010In our darker moments, this question can easily slip into our consciousness. But the question itself usually points to one of two bigger problems: We're forgetting about eternal life, or ... We're temporarily blinded to the goodness and grace of God in this life. Whatever the case, our sin always ... Know Where You Came FromWednesday, June 2nd, 2010Deuteronomy 8:11, 17-18 - "Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments and his rules and his statues, which I command you today...Beware lest you say in your heart, 'My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth. You shall ... The ‘Real’ Cause of Hopelessness (and Hope)Wednesday, May 26th, 2010So what really causes us to be hopeless? Some would say it is because of our desire to change, but we can’t. Some would say we are hopeless because we don’t feel like we matter, that we don’t have a purpose in life. Some feel hopeless ... |
