This article serves as a good reminder that even if we feel like God is silent, He is not missing! From Crosswalk.com…………………
4 Ways God Makes Himself Known Even When He Is Silent
The Apostle Paul’s Last Will And Testament
When one understands that 1Timothy and 2Timothy were written at the end of Paul’s life, then we can appreciate those final words to Timothy as Paul’s encouragement and exhortations for all of us. From Christian Crier…………………………
Telling the Story Differently
This was an enjoyable read. Here, blogger and author Frank Viola discusses how Christianity tells the best story in the world…and everyone likes a good story! From The Deeper Journey…………………
How Can I Love the Bible When All I See Are Commands I Haven’t Obeyed?
If a follower of Jesus happens to be OCD regarding their salvation, or if they attend a legalistic church, then reading the Bible might be hard and depressing. But this brief article reminds believers that it is primarily through Scripture that they can become familiar with Jesus Christ, and then grow to see that God is loving and kind and merciful. From NavPress.com……………………….
4 Important Things to Remember If You Are a Doubting Believer
“Doubt is not the same thing as unbelief.” A helpful article on doubt in the Christian life from BeautifulChristianLife.com……………..
We Don’t Know What to Do
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” From Stray Thoughts………………………
How to Pray When the Wicked Prosper: Wisdom From the Psalms
Sometimes, circumstances in our lives and in the world can hinder our desire to pray. And one of those circumstances is seeing the apparent prosperity of the wicked around us. But the Psalms already addressed this issue over 300o years ago! From Anchored in Christ…………………….
WHAT THE APOSTLE PAUL TEACHES US ABOUT SUFFERING
Although the Apostle Paul had a special, unique assignment of suffering for the Gospel from Jesus, yet all believers can learn from Paul’s sufferings when we face our own set of sufferings and trials. This article discusses this is some depth. Here is a tidbit: “Paul proclaimed a message of hope in the midst of hopelessness. He knew that God never loses his bearings, no matter how bad things may seem, and that God would not promise what he could not do. And God did as he said, for God sovereignly controls all of life’s storms. He can–and ultimately will–see his people safely through even the worst storms.” From Core Christianity………………
What the Apostle Paul Teaches Us About Suffering
It’s Always Morning Somewhere
Scripture, as well as our own emotions, tell us that mornings are times of hope. Thus, the title of this article! Take hope, my friends. From A View of the Lake…………….
Burn the Ships
Here is a thought-provoking devotional from pastor and author Mark Batterson. Here, he talks about the reason that many people experience failure, or at least settle for something less than what God might have planned for them — because they did not burn their ships. What doess this mean? Read the article!
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