This is one of the most difficult scriptures for me to comprehend. A God who wills that none should be lost, hardens some hearts? The Bible gives us examples of this hardening—with Pharaoh, who refused to release God’s chosen people, and with Saul, who needed to step aside so David…
There’s a great deal of unrest in our country and around the world. Some might wonder why a God of power allows evil to run rampant. I can think of two reasons: 1) He gives us free will—He doesn’t pull our “strings” and force us to follow Him; and 2)…
HYMN DAY! Charles Wesley wrote many hymns, and “And Can It Be” is one of my favorites. It really makes me think of how blessed I am. 1 And can it be that I should gain An int’rest in the Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain?…
In God’s mercy, He sent Jesus Christ to earth to take the penalty of sin for all humanity. We can’t ever be good enough for God. We can’t buy salvation, earn it through good works, or talk our way into heaven. Salvation is offered as a free gift by God…
God is just. He is unable to be anything but just. Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us, “Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” He is long-suffering and patient. He bestows mercy when He believes…
This is a short verse, but I have a lot to say about it. It seems after every major tragedy—such as a mass shooting, a natural disaster, or a rampant virus—the question is raised: “If God loves us, why did this happen?” I understand the query comes from a place…
“For I am persuaded…” Paul wrote those words from a place of experience. He had been imprisoned, flogged to near death, stoned, chased out of towns, and lived without the security of a warm bed or a good meal at the close of day. But those events had actually convinced…
HYMN DAY! “The Love of God” by Frederick Martin Lehman speaks to the longing of every man’s soul to be safe, secure, and deeply loved. The words are powerful and so true! 1 The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond…
I hate suffering. I hate physical suffering, and emotional suffering, and walking dark valleys. I especially hate seeing someone I love go through a time of suffering. It’s such a feeling of helplessness when we cannot rescue a loved one from a place of pain and sorrow. Watching my mom…
In biblical times, sheep were raised for the slaughter. And sheep didn’t resist it; they submitted meekly. There is an application here for the Christian. Every day, we lay down self for the glory of the Kingdom. We give up our selfish desires to do His will. We choose the…
