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We are in a world at war. We are not on a luxury cruise ship navigating life. We are fighting in the sands of Iwo Jima, Normandy Beach, and Gallipoli. If your worldview is that life is a luxury vacation, you will always be blaming God for why bad things happen to good people. However,…

Where is your faith in a time of crisis? During times of crisis and disruption, we often find ourselves in anguish and asking, “Why me?” We don’t understand why God would allow such a calamity to take place in our lives. I can only imagine what the survivors and families of those crushed by the…

The Anger of the Lord A prayer inspired by Jeremiah 28-30 Dare one make war against you, O God,             by speaking lies             and leading others astray? Help us, dear Lord, to see beyond the face of our adversaries.             Help us make peace with antagonists             and pray for our oppressors. Who knows…

Is there any evidence for a creator? Contrary to what some scientists claim, there is compelling philosophical and scientific evidence that a Creator of the universe exists. For example, the conditions described by the two laws of thermodynamics demand special creation.[1]1. Although no model of origins can be tested via the scientific method—since history is…

God’s Justice Lies Beyond Human Understanding A prayer inspired by Jeremiah 10-12 O Lord, let us not learn the contemptuous ways of the nations.             Help us resist walking in the path of the wicked. Indeed, you show your sovereignty in the storm.             You terrify us with natural wonders. Your hand in world affairs…

This week’s Reflection is a little different from the normal, “Tell me about the gospel.” It is a request for your help in understanding how to share the “gospel” that Jesus came to proclaim. How do you articulate the “gospel?” Jesus told his disciples that he had come to proclaim the “good news” of the…

Three prayers inspired by scripture: To the Ancient of Days, O God, Silence Those Who Encourage Evil, and A Divided People.    To the Ancient of Days  A prayer for attentiveness inspired by Jer. 5:21-28 To the Ancient of Days, we offer our voices in praise. Our tongues speak what is in our hearts. We…

Handling a crisis is an inevitable part of life’s journey, one that tests the very fabric of our faith and resilience. The Bible does not guarantee a leisurely life with Jesus. However, it assures us that we have a source of strength, courage, hope, and peace to rely on in times of crisis. Scripture can…

Prayers Inspired by Scripture Biblical prayers come in a variety pack scattered across sixty-six compositions. They fit many occasions and express an assortment of emotions. But rarely do modern public prayers exhibit the passion or echo the comprehensive sentiments displayed in biblical scripture. Today’s public prayers tend to share general thoughts, consist of near-repetitive content,…

During times of crisis and disruption, we often find ourselves in anguish and asking, “Why me?” We don’t understand why God would allow such a calamity to take place in our lives. I can only imagine what the survivors and families of those crushed by the recent condominium collapse in Florida are going through. They…