As [Jesus] went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” – John 9:1-3 TheContinue reading “What’s Up?”
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Why Adversaries Exist
You know how I am scorned, disgraced, and shamed; all my enemies are before You. – Psalms 69:19 If you live long enough you will know an enemy, or two. Here are three things to remember when facing an adversary: The Lord will take care of you if you remain submitted to His will andContinue reading “Why Adversaries Exist”
All For Him
What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. But not only that, I also will rejoice, for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to myContinue reading “All For Him”
The Blessing of Affliction
Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word. – Psalms 119:67 Affliction is not something that we seek or particularly like to experience. In fact, I would say that it ranks right up there with illness, trial, and disaster. Who would ever want to be “afflicted?” How could we everContinue reading “The Blessing of Affliction”
He Can Help
I will raise my eyes to the mountains; from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. – Psalms 121:1-2 In the old western movies, when the hero got into trouble, he would look to the horizon for someone to ride in on horseback (“Here comes theContinue reading “He Can Help”