Monthly Archives: February 2026

SEASONAL FRIENDS THROUGH SUFFERING

By now, as we come to the middle of the book of Job, we are either becoming more and more annoyed at Job and his predicament of suffering through losses because it makes us uncomfortable; or we are becoming increasingly … Continue reading

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JUDGEMENT WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE

The judicial system in our country was designed to adhere to the laws created by the legislature.  Their work demands that a person brought before them is considered innocent until proven guilty without a doubt before a judge and jury … Continue reading

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HARSH RESPONSES TO BROKENESS FAIL

One day, out of the blue, three women of the church Randy was pastoring at the time, came to him with a written list of grievances. The accusations were not against Randy and the ministry of the church but against … Continue reading

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RESPONDING WITH LIFE-GIVING COMFORT

When we are completely broken from life’s circumstances, what is needed most?  When we are devasted by an attack on our integrity and faith with unfair accusations accompanied with slander, who do we need most? When we still believe in … Continue reading

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YEAH, BUT…

There will always be a “yeah, but” among our family and friends who challenge what you say and do with a comeback. You know them. You’re probably thinking of them right now, aren’t you?!  If you cannot think of your … Continue reading

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PITS OF DESPAIR SHADE THE TRUTH

Each one of Job’s friends, along with his wife, believed that God was punishing Job for his sins. They surmised based on their simple cause and effect experiences that this is the real issue.  Maybe they were partially right but … Continue reading

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YET, WILL I TRUST YOU!

When we feel hopeless the question becomes, “Who is our Hope?” Who will I trust beyond my current circumstance?  Who is Truth above all other wisdom of mankind who knows how this will turn out for my good? People of … Continue reading

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ONLY GOD KNOWS…

In our constantly changing world; we seek a peace that does not change with the shifting wind. As mankind consistently invents new products and promote them as being much better than the product you currently have, we feel less than … Continue reading

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BITTERNESS OR SURRENDER?      

   When we are tired of the pain, weary of our circumstances, and wondering why we are going through this hard thing in the first place with no real explanation; we become bitter. Bitterness seeps into our discontent.  We say … Continue reading

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IF ONLY THERE WAS SOMEONE…

In any court of law there is one who stand accused and one who does the accusing.  A judge hears the case of each one and decides if the case should go to trial where more evidence will be brought … Continue reading

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