God’s Day of Rest Genesis 2:2-3 On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested(Or ceased) from all his work.And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of Why would God sanctify His day of rest […]

“Is it wrong to feel disappointment with God?”……Answer: Disappointment with God is not necessarily wrong or sinful; rather, it is a part of the human condition. The word “disappointment” means “a feeling of dissatisfaction when one's hopes, desires, and expectations fail to come to pass.” When God somehow fails to satisfy our hopes or doesn't […]

“How can we rely on the power of God?”……We often hear about God's power, of His greatness and how we can rely on it to get us through difficult trials such as a job loss, a sticky divorce, bankruptcy, hateful persecutions, sufferings through a debilitating illness or loss of a loved one. So, we ask, […]

“Why does God test us?”……Answer: When we ask why God tests us, or allows us to be tested, we are admitting that testing does indeed come from Him, as clearly taught in Scripture. Although we are forbidden to test Him (Deuteronomy 6:16Matthew 4:7), when God tests His children, He does a valuable thing. David sought […]

“How can we enter into God's rest?”……The concept of entering into God's rest comes from Hebrews 3-4. What is this rest the Hebrew writer is talking about? How do we enter it? And how do we fail to enter it? The writer to the Hebrews begins his discussion of God's rest in chapter 3 where […]

Why do I need God to be happy? Q: “I have found happiness in my life. Why do I need to derive a sense of purpose and happiness from the concept of a ‘divine being’?” Youcan find happiness in life without having need of God in your life. Many people enjoy financial wealth, a loving […]

What You Have in Commonwith God When we converse, we look for common themes to talk about. We search for common threads. When people can’t find them, they “just don’t have anything to talk about,” or maybe they start talking about the weather (an obvious commonality). It’s easier to relate to people when we have […]