If you are caught up in a storm of suffering 1. Be free to speak honestly and angrily about your suffering The top sufferers in the bible always expressed their honest anger to God Job: The arrows of the Almighty are in me├ö├ç┬¬. God's terrors are marshaled against me├ö├ç┬¬├ö├ç┬¬What strength do I have that I […]

“How does the Bible define success?”……When King David was about to die, he gave his son, Solomon, the following advice: "Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go" (1 […]

“What does the Bible say about strength?”……Answer: The word "strength" and its derivatives are mentioned over 360 times in the Bible, applying to both natural and supernatural strength. The Greek word katei means power, strength, might. Paul tells us to "be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power" (Ephesians 6:10). Paul is telling […]

“Should Christians be tolerant of other people’s religious beliefs?”……In our age of "tolerance," moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith system has equal merit, says the relativist, and is worthy of equal respect. Those who favor one faith system over another or-even worse-claim a knowledge of absolute truth are […]

What To Do with Problems Even in the midst of tough problems, disappointments and frustrations, why can our hearts be at peace? Philippians 4:5…Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.…John 16:33…I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here […]

“How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?”……Answer: The loss of employment and/or income is one of the most distressing events in life, especially for those supporting a family. Foreclosure on the family home or having to declare bankruptcy due to unemployment adds additional fear, uncertainty, and emotional turmoil. For […]

Vrees en hoe om dit te oorwin Psalm 34:4“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.… He freed me from all my fears.” There are many things in such a world as ours that can bring fear into human hearts–fear of want, fear of war, fear of rejection, fear of the dark, and a […]