Posts Tagged ‘trials’
Facing Hard Times? Learn the A.R.T. of Survival
Facing hard times is clearly not unusual in a fallen world. The apostle Peter told us to not be surprised at trials—as if they are something out of the ordinary. (See 1 Peter 4:12). However, while Jesus Himself told His followers to expect tribulation in the world, He admonished them to not fear—because He has…
Read MoreHow to Face the Future with Unshakeable Confidence
It’s easy these days to be anxious when facing the future. Some people might even look around and retort, “Oh yeah, what future?” True, our modern world right now is facing a lot. A pandemic, a government in turmoil, social unrest, closed schools, a maxed-out health care system, a struggling economy, global warming, a moral…
Read MoreIs God Really in Control?
How can we possibly explain Christians who… Forgive ISIS as they’re about to be beheaded Exude joy in the midst of life confined in a wheelchair Trust again after their mate has been sexually unfaithful March into the Coliseum in ancient Rome singing praises to Christ for the privilege to suffer Someone has wisely stated…
Read MoreWhen Our Worst Times Are God’s Best
I can still remember it so clearly. I was a young pastor at a church in Santa Cruz, CA, and I was under some incredible pressure. The church was growing. We were in the middle of a capital campaign, and I had no idea what I was doing. So, one Sunday afternoon, I went to…
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