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Monthly Archives: February 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PRESUMPTIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS ARE POOR ADVISORS
Bildad just assumed that Job’s children had died because they sinned against God. Bildad also presumed that if repented, God would restore his wealth. Bildad’s ignorant presumptions and assumptions proved that not all advice is worth heeding. Be careful to … Continue reading
TARGET OF MISERY WITH LONGING TO DIE
Our well-meaning friends come running when a crisis is known. They commiserate with us, telling us they had been through the same thing—only worse—even if they haven’t. They tell their story hoping it will ease our misery in the moment. … Continue reading