This is an excellent follow-up to my post on suffering linked below. Posted by Todd Linn, PhD on August 11, 2025 We may not like to admit it, but it’s true: we cannot become like Christ apart from suffering. Going through trials–experiencing their hardships and difficulties–is one way God works to make us more like Jesus. CONTINUED @ SOURCE … More Trials Complete Us – 08/18/2025
Folks have a lot of stuff to be upset about on any given day. The world seems to have lost all sense of ethics and morality. The warning that Isaiah gave in 5:20 (AMP); Woe (judgment is coming) to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for … More Friday Feature Quote – “Weeping and Crying” – 08/23/2024
Preaching ought to reflect our conviction that God’s Word is infallible and inerrant. If we believe that “all Scripture is inspired by God” and inerrant, must we not be equally committed to the reality that it is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be … More Expository Preaching and Evangelistic Opportunities – 08/13/2024
Every “Christian” will go through times of disorder and trials in their lives, the Bible makes this clear when we are told TRUE CHRISTIANS are in the world but not of the world. Some are resilient and push through these moments easily, for others, it seems like they are alone in a desolate place. As … More CHRISTian Poetry – by deborah ann – 11/-5/2023
Your adversary! “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8, 9 Satan’s power, though limited and restrained, is verygreat. His trickery is equal to his power. His malignityis not inferior to either. The very idea that this cunningfoe that may be near us at any moment, … More Friday’s Feature Quote -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/19/2023
The Necessity of Grateful Prayer “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). Genuine believers will react thankfully to trials and suffering . THANK GOD FOR SUPPORT UNDER YOUR AFFLICTIONS Flag at half-staff Peace Officers Memorial Day is Monday, May 15. … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/15/2023
Sometimes life just sucks. Whether it is financial, relational, or some other issue the turmoils of daily life can sometimes seem overwhelming. That is why having the indwelling Holy Spirit as a guide and comforter in troubling times is so important. I would say I can’t imagine life without Christ, but I can since I … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/08/2022
KJV, AMP, RVR 1960 Sometimes I think God can be quite the trickster. I mean that in no disrespectful way as He does everything for our own good, it’s just sometimes I have to laugh at the approach. Today’s devotional is a prime example. I have had a song by the Judds, called “Grandpa (Tell Me … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01/14-2021
Psalm 57 Glory and Majesty Over all the Earth CONTEXT: The title given in most bibles is: To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave or something very similar. Of note is the commentary by Agustus F. Tholuck on the title: A Psalm … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2020
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