Helping you grow in God's all-sufficient grace and truth
In the first, second, and third of this 4-part series we noted three reasons God gave us the book of Lamentations. First, to show us the awful reality of sin so that our hearts will long for reconciliation with God.
Continue readingIn the first and second post in this mini-series on the book of Lamentations, we noted two reasons God gave us this very sad book. First, to show us the awful reality of sin and its devastating consequences so that
Continue readingIn yesterday’s post, we thought about the fact that sin never ultimately delivers its promises. Rather, it brings only pain and misery into our lives. For sure, sin does bring some of its promised pleasure, but that is only for
Continue readingIn truth, all suffering is ultimately caused by sin. Before sin entered the world there was no suffering. However, this does not mean that all personal suffering is the result of personal sin (John 9:3). But let’s face it. If
Continue readingSo (and here’s the big question): Who caused my diving accident? I could ask, “Was it God’s fault?” and be assured that although He is sovereign, no it was not His fault. I might wonder…Was my accident a direct attack
Continue readingI confess, I’ve had an ongoing love affair with Banner of Truth books for the past 20 years. So, when I found this 30-page booklet on a subject dear to my heart–suffering–and God’s providential hand in, through, above, and around
Continue readingIt’s uncommon to find a grief ministry resource that is also theologically rich, but here is one. Sunsets: Reflections for Life’s Final Journey is written by a hospice nurse who is also a faithful biblical counselor, Deborah Howard. This book
Continue reading
By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
