Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 ESV Pass or Fail Tests will come to the people of God. That is a simple fact of life. How we process the test determines whether we will … Continue reading Tests
Knowing God
Never Fear to Fear
Photo credit: VernsPics via VisualHunt / CC BY-NC-ND The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 NRSV The Beginning The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom because through it we will find the knowledge of … Continue reading Never Fear to Fear
Which???
Photo credit: jonapark via Visual Hunt / CC “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!” John 5:39 NLT Which One? Which one would you choose: to know the Word of God, or to know the God of the Word? Many think that these are … Continue reading Which???
Disarming Trouble
Eliphaz, one of Job's "comforters," hit the nail with his head when he said, 6 For affliction does not come from the dust, nor does trouble sprout from the ground, 7 but man is born to trouble as the sparks fly upward. Job 5:6 - 7 It's true. We generally do not have … Continue reading Disarming Trouble