Nov 27, 2014

God is never surprised by our surprises

Perhaps the hardest moments of our lives come when we are surprised by events that rock our world: A medical diagnosis, the betrayal of a friend; losing our job or a loved one - whatever the cause the surprises are surprises of pain, uncertainty and often deep shock. It is in those moments that we need to remind ourselves that God is never surprised by our surprises, in fact He knew about them...
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Nov 27, 2014

God is never surprised by our surprises

Perhaps the hardest moments of our lives come when we are surprised by events that rock our world: A medical diagnosis, the betrayal of a friend; losing our job or a loved one - whatever the cause the surprises are surprises of pain, uncertainty and often deep shock. It is in those moments that we need to remind ourselves that God is never surprised by our surprises, in fact He knew about them...
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Jan 05, 2014

God is always just on time


It is a big deal in business and industry - just on time delivery. Rather than warehouse inventory the big deal is to have inventory get to you just when you need to deliver it, not before. It saves a great deal of money and is far more efficient.

God works the same way in regard to our needs, whether in our ministries or personal lives. Often, He does not send what we need beforehand but He is...
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Jan 05, 2014

God is always just on time


It is a big deal in business and industry - just on time delivery. Rather than warehouse inventory the big deal is to have inventory get to you just when you need to deliver it, not before. It saves a great deal of money and is far more efficient.

God works the same way in regard to our needs, whether in our ministries or personal lives. Often, He does not send what we need beforehand but He is...
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Apr 24, 2013

Suffering, pain and God's sovereignty

I am convinced that nothing tests our theology of God's sovereignty than when life blows up in our faces and we are left with the pain of the results. I have had my share so can speak from some experience: dreams shattered in I my pastoral experience; being turned down for the job I presently hold, two life threatening illnesses and more. Each time I had to grapple with the questions: Is God good,...
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Apr 24, 2013

Suffering, pain and God's sovereignty

I am convinced that nothing tests our theology of God's sovereignty than when life blows up in our faces and we are left with the pain of the results. I have had my share so can speak from some experience: dreams shattered in I my pastoral experience; being turned down for the job I presently hold, two life threatening illnesses and more. Each time I had to grapple with the questions: Is God good,...
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