Archive for May 2025
I don’t know how to proceed
Stress, problems, difficulties…put in your own personal synonym and you’ll still find the truth of the following statement: “These situations tend to bring out the best and the worst in people. “ You’ve seen it and you’ve experienced it. Hard times can cause some people to “rise to the occasion” and become more than they…
Read MorePleasing people
Trying to please everyone is exhausting. It can be frustrating because not everyone shares your priorities. Early on in my journey with God, I was taught that pleasing people was a no-no. A verse from the book of Galatians was often cited as the “text-proof” evidence: Galatians 1:10, the Apostle Paul asks, “Am I now…
Read MoreWhen it’s not all good
Here’s the age-old question: “Why does God allow bad things to happen to us occasionally?” For some, it feels like it happens “all the time.” We are especially prone to asking the “why” question when bad things happen in our lives. I’ll provide the “textbook” answer. It’s because it gives us the freedom to choose,…
Read MoreIt’s all good?
What defines something as “good”? We all judge situations, categorizing them as “good” or “bad.” But have you ever considered the criteria we use to determine “goodness” or “badness”? This question came to mind when I heard a friend say, “This situation is bad, but God is still good.” I’ve said the same thing, and…
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