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The Problem of Pain “…the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together unto now —Romans 8:22 A preacher was sitting on a park bench reading his Bible when an atheist sat down beside him and simply said, “I don’t believe in God.” The preacher answered, “Really. Well, tell me what the God you don’t …
God’s Love Conduit “…the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” —Romans 5:5 A conduit is a channel or tube through which water or electricity can be conveyed from one point to another. God’s love has been shed abroad into your heart by …
Misunderstandings “They understood not…” —John 8:27 A woman was waiting at an airport to board her plane. She went to a vending machine and bought a small package of cookies. Then she sat down and began reading a newspaper. Soon, she became aware of a rustling noise. From behind her paper she was surprised to …
A Dead Church? “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write… thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.” —Revelation 3:1 The church in Sardis was alive in name only, but in reality it was a “dead church.” That sounds like an oxymoron—A dead church. Those two words should never be …
Glorying in Tribulation We glory in tribulations also: knowing tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed… — Romans 5:3-5 I recently attended a weekly Life Group that meets in the home of one of our church members. The question came up, “Why should we glory in tribulations?” While …
Distractions “…that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.” — 1 Corinthians 7:35 Our devotional text comes from the context of Paul’s instructions concerning the advisability of marriage. Paul’s advice is simple—If it is possible to remain unmarried, a Christian should stay single. Paul’s reasoning is the unmarried believer can devote 100% of his …