The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit….Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 12:14) This post builds Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1) More on Being Frustrated We know the feeling. We have …
Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 2)
So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Upheld by Christ Dave Dravecky played major league baseball for 9 years, but his pitching arm was amputated in 1991 due to cancer. He …
Frustrated or Trusting God? (Psalm 37) (Part 1)
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30) Plans Were Hindered In 2023, a plane …
Learning from Katie Luther
Now, brothers and sisters, I remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first …
Planning and Productive Paranoia (Part 1)
God is the Master Planner The Lord (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) maps out His eternal plans of creation, providence, and salvation and then He carries out those plans in His perfect way and timing. Scripture says: The plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations… I will instruct you and teach you …
Joy in Troubles
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance…so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything….Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has …
Jesus: The Triple Cure For Our Knowing, Being, and Doing
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of Heaven and earth. He does not live in temples built by humans. He gives everyone life and breath. From one man (Adam), God made all the nations, and He marked out their appointed times in history. God did this so that people would seek Him and …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 5): Made for More
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This concludes our series on this passage. …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 4): Engraved on His Hands
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken us.” He answered, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands. (Isaiah 49:14-16) You can also read Christ Will Not Forget You …
Christ Will Not Forget You (Part 3): Disappointment with God
God’s people said, “The LORD has forsaken and forgotten us.” Christ says, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands.” (Isaiah 49:14-16) This is Part 3 of a 5-part …