If You Knew the Backstory Would It Make Any Difference?
The backstory is the story behind the story. There is always a backstory to every story. The story that you know is not all there… Read more »
What Does “All Things Work Together for Good” Really Mean?
A true story. Trouble came into my life. I hurt without mitigation. In time, the hurt was so bad that I didn’t care if God… Read more »
Why and How Does God Bless Us?
Mailbag – I was wondering if God treats His people the same way regarding giving “blessing for obedience” in the new covenant. It seems all over the… Read more »
Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
From Mark Webb After giving a brief survey of these doctrines of sovereign grace, I asked for questions from the class. One lady, in particular,… Read more »
“I Am Mad at God. There, I Said It.”
God is calling you to trust Him. There is a plan, and you are part of that plan. It is so easy to want to… Read more »
Note to Those Who Are Angry with God for the Life They Have
Everybody is a victim. We all received a raw deal. Nobody comes into the world unscathed. And after we arrive, we are hurt by others…. Read more »
God Is Incrementally, Systematically, And Purposely Putting You To Death
Dying to yourself is the hardest thing you will ever learn. And it’s not a one-time appointment with God. Death to self is a repeated… Read more »
Is God Harassing You?
Because of God’s mercy to us, He puts us in places where we cannot fix our problems. From this position of weakness, He perfects His… Read more »
When God Whittles You Down to Size
We have two possible responses to our problems. We can be problem-centered or God-centered. The first reaction leads to anxious complaining while the second is… Read more »
Do You Really Want to Know What God Is Thinking?
There are times when God can seem distant and possibly disinterested about what is happening in our lives. On the ground level, we feel all… Read more »
