A Psalm for the Suffering Part 2
June 20, 2007
In times of difficulty, we may feel tempted to push everyone away, including God, but this only leads to deeper despair. The best place to go during times of pain is to the loving arms of God.
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Several Old Testament prophets asked, “Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer?” A Levite named Asaph struggled with the same question. Although he struggled with this question to the point of feeling envious, through a process of worship, reason, and faith, he was able to conclude that God is good.
June 19, 2007
During this life, we will face trials and pain. At times we won’t understand what is happening or why it is happening, but if we have put our faith in Christ, we can hold on to a living hope.
June 18, 2007
When little kids feel something unfair has happened, they utter, “That’s not fair!” A major question asked by adults is, “How can bad things happen to good people?” We think it’s not fair. How should Christians react when life seems unfair?
June 15, 2007
There is a famous quote by missionary Jim Elliot: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." On any given day, somewhere in the world, Christians are persecuted for their faith. The world cannot understand why Christians would risk their lives for their faith, but those who risk their lives know that something better than this life awaits them.
June 14, 2007
When we think of Hebrews 11, we think of incredible stories about men and women with faith. We often think of all the amazing things that happened, but did you know that this chapter also contains reports of persecution, persecution that happened to people with great faith? Like this chapter, the Christian life contains both joy and suffering.
June 13, 2007
People will pay thousands of dollars for things that once belonged to someone famous. Perhaps a size 2 evening gown or celebrity footprints make lovely decorations, but those things will eventually pass away. The love of God is free and unconditional, and it will last forever.
June 12, 2007
We can study what love should look like; we can break it down into small parts and analyze its affect on others; we can even tell others how to love. However, love is ineffective until it moves from knowledge to application.
June 11, 2007
When put to the test, love will endure any hardship. It is not based upon emotion; it is a commitment that survives the most perilous circumstances—both unconditionally and sacrificially. How well do you love others?
June 8, 2007
Students dread exams, yet exams help measure how well a student has progressed in a particular subject. If someone could measure how well you display love, would you be able to pass the test?
June 7, 2007
Many people speak of love; in fact, there are over 871 million Web sites that contain the word love. If everyone is talking about love, why isn’t the world more loving? Perhaps one reason is that the world’s talk of love is significantly different from the biblical practice of love.
June 6, 2007
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