For much of my life, I have heard many people say that people are inherently good. Recently, many people have changed their minds about that saying and now believe that people have a strong capacity for evil. At the same time, we see much public debate about what is good and evil. I have noticedContinue reading “Good or Evil”
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The Lord Reigns!
Why Is This Happening?
When we suffer, we tend to ask, “Why is this happening?” Perhaps then, we blame God for our troubles. Then again, maybe we seek revenge against someone that we believe who did evil against us. Perhaps the trouble is really in our eyes. We really can’t see far ahead most of the time. Things getContinue reading “Why Is This Happening?”
Meant For Good
Mediation
Mediation is used in a variety of environments to bring two sides together. Sometimes, the two sides are opposed to each other and cannot come to an agreement. The mediator steps in an attempt to bring the two sides together. Speaking of Jesus, Hebrews 9:15 says, “That is why he is the one who mediatesContinue reading “Mediation”
New Covenant
In His Image
As our children grow up, they relate to us in different ways. At first, they are completely dependent upon us and want to stay close to us. As they grow a little older, they begin to desire and demonstrate more and more independence. As teenagers, the relationship completely changes and often is one of tolerance,Continue reading “In His Image”
We Are His People
Misplaced Trust
We have all put our trust in someone only to be disappointed later when they betrayed that trust or were unable to fulfill their promises. People are often unreliable objects of our trust. Equally disappointing are our leaders who appear to be sincere in their promises, but often fail to deliver. Psalm 146:3-5 says, “PutContinue reading “Misplaced Trust”
Reluctant Retiree 