In an online interview with a father whose son committed suicide, the father bravely answered a question regarding what he has learned in hindsight. Among his thoughts were "I thought…
Man often doubts, denies, exaggerates, and neglects God’s mercy all of which have serious consequences. That puts a great responsibility on each of us, to not only guard ourselves but also to watch for one another and our families.
As distrust and turmoil continue, doubt, even about God’s mercy, may be growing in us or others. Before doubt turns to denial, let’s spotlight the flaws of it. When we doubt God’s mercy, we often overlook. . .
In our meme- and text-crazed days, short slogans are a common method of sending a much longer message. While Paul offered no trite picture to accompany this message, he ended 1 Thessalonians by simply urging the saints to "Rejoice always, Pray without ceasing." Consider the power of the fusion of these two.
Paul ends the first letter to the Thessalonians with a series of brief reminders. While some of them are related, each one on its own will lead to other thoughts, questions, and answers that feed our soul. In this lesson, we consider the words "Rejoice always." Without the background of the gospel, this becomes a shallow slogan that is impossible to follow (like the popular "Keep calm. . ."). But in Christ, we have no other option but to rejoice always. . .
Panic is a personal decision someone makes when they believe they have no other source of help. As Christians, we are never without help, so when the world panics, Christians can . . .