Tag Archives: suffering
NOT MY WILL
“Lord, please make it easy for (…fill in the blank…) to happen. In the name of Jesus I ask and thank you.” How simple! Just give me my way! How many times have I prayed for something that is not … Continue reading
DANIEL SERMONETTE
We see sin and devastation all around; it seems no one else cares. What to do? Put ourselves on the line. Say, “I’m one of them.” Fourteen times Daniel says “we” sinned, transgressed, failed to listen to truth, rebelled, acted … Continue reading
THE VACCINATION CHAIR
“Do you mind if Kenlyn watches?” asked Kristina, Kenlyn’s mom. I got the okay from the nurse and, playing the hero, answered that she could. Walmart people are familiar with the small screen that separates the “needle victim” from the … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER?#10, Spread the Gospel
STAR WITNESSES In the 9th Chapter of John, Jesus, talking about the man who had been blind for 39 years said it had been to bring glory to God. Many interpret the healing of the man to be the act … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER? #9, Character Building
By time surely goes by! It was on Sept. 24 that I wrote the #8 post on suffering. I didn’t intend to let so much time pass before coming back to that subject. The next topic I wanted to discuss … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER? – #7 Chastens/Punishes
According to Hebrews 12:6 “because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Punishment (chastisement) occurs as a disciplining measure resulting from misbehavior. A father punishes his son for disobedience or rebellion. … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER? – #6 Discipline – The “Tire” Test
“I guess we’ll have to try that test again,” God said. I think I remember the preacher who said that, but he was not important. What was important was that statement. It has stuck with me. In one of … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER, Part 5 – Holy Spirit
Yesterday I ended my post with saying the Holy Spirit is a Comforter and gave the Bible illustration of Stephen who, while being stoned to death, saw Jesus. Today I want to discuss the role Christians should/could play in being … Continue reading
WHY SUFFER, Part 4, I would strike them dead
Okay striking one dead might be a bit much, BUT IT’S GOOD FOR SOME FOLKS THAT I’M NOT GOD! I’m back to the issue of suffering. At this point I want to say, I am writing to adults and about … Continue reading
SUFFERING, PART 3, INSTIGATOR
SO YOU’RE MAD, WHO YOU GONNA BLAME? Some people live their lives as if there is no God. “I Did It My Way” is their goal in life. When adversity comes they shake their fist in the face of (their non-existent) … Continue reading
