It's hard to be unanimous. All you need to prove this is to put two people in a car at lunchtime. When it comes to a decision of significant importance, unanimity is almost unheard of. Christians are no different that the rest of the world. Of all people, why can't we all agree? Let me … Continue reading Why Can’t We All Agree?
Trials
Hardship
Yesterday I wrote about the problem of evil and how we all are responsible for our own actions. Interestingly, a friend of mine writes a blog and today wrote about hardship and suffering that are outside your control. How many of us have hardened our hearts against God at the loss of a job or … Continue reading Hardship
Grateful for Trials
Two devotional items came together for me this morning. Whenever that happens, it's time to pay attention. The first was Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening through Truthforlife.org. It's about being grateful for trials. Here's the opening paragraph to give you a taste: If none of God’s saints were poor and tried, we should not know … Continue reading Grateful for Trials