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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
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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
WHY SUFFERING? Part 2
My oh my! With a sigh I will try to make the best of an unexpected situation. Yesterday I posted a blog which said I was going to write a series called “Why Suffering?” Now I find I had senior moment or something like that. … Continue reading
WHY SUFFERING, Part 1, Intro
Dear Friends, I am going to be writing a series of posts regarding “suffering.” The Bible tells many reasons why people suffer, but we do not like the answers it gives so we often play dumb, which is a form … Continue reading
