Jesus responded, "Didn't I tell you that you would see God's glory if you believe?" John 11:40
When we pray, I imagine that if God were to speak out loud to us, He would often say, "You are thinking too small. If only you could see what I have planned for you and your life!" You see, with...
Continue ReadingWhen Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within Him, and he was deeply troubled. John 11:33
One of the truths about God that I will never get over is that, when we pray, He does not just hear our prayers. He feels them. He is moved by ou...
Continue ReadingWhen Martha got word that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him. But Mary stayed in the house. Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if only You had been here, my brother would not have died." John 11:20-21
Months ago, my family and I took a vacation to Orlando, Florida. We spent the week at Disn...
Continue ReadingSo the two sisters sent a message to Jesus telling Him, "Lord, your dear friend is very sick." But when Jesus heard about it He said, "Lazarus's sickness will not end in death. No, it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this." John 11:3-4
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Continue ReadingGod blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
As we think about the monsoons, trials, and suffering that we face in our lives, one thing we must remember is we cannot al...
Continue ReadingEven when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4
When I was younger, I really disliked making my bed. I really did not enjoy doing it. I thought, I'm just going to get back in my bed ...
Continue ReadingIn His kindness, God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. 1 Peter 1:10
A little, or not so little, known fact about me is that...
Continue ReadingYet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who His children really are. Romans 8:18-19
Not long ago, my three-year-old nephew, Owen, was playing with a toy. He was very up...
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