Apr 30
2017
Rulers Remembered: the Just and the Unjust
Does it seem like evil rulers get away with murder while just ones are forgotten? Beware! For they will all answer to the Eternal Judge.
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Keep ReadingApr 30
2017
Does it seem like evil rulers get away with murder while just ones are forgotten? Beware! For they will all answer to the Eternal Judge.
Apr 29
2017
Does God control both what happens and when? Jesus Christ's disciple knows that God orchestrates all of life down to the minutest detail. Timing included.
Apr 28
2017
Chaos is not the new normal. It has happened before and it will happen again. But there is a wisdom and guidance from God for His people.
Apr 27
2017
God providence acts at all times in the lives of all people preserving, guiding, correcting, or punishing according to His wise counsels.
Apr 26
2017
The problem of devious leaders is not new. Is there nothing we can we do about manipulative leaders? No. We can do more than just complain.
Apr 25
2017
Authority was an issue in David’s time and in Jesus’ day. In one case legitimate authority was abused and in the other legitimate authority was rejected.
Apr 24
2017
Sin presents itself as an appealing, beautiful fruit hiding its deadly consequences. Are you learning to detect those consequences?
Apr 23
2017
God often surprises us by His decrees and His ways. Read on to find out how God stunned a king and a social outcast with His grace and mercy.
Apr 22
2017
The one who would follow Christ must prepare himself to lose everything, even the most precious relationships in this world. Are you prepared?
Apr 21
2017
Injustice abounds in this world, but God gives His people prayer so that they may call upon Him rather than to lose heart.