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Through the Lens of God’s Sovereignty
For some time now, my husband and I have been praying for, among others, three friends who are in the middle of cancer treatments and another who is moving farther and farther into dementia. God has called us to be always rejoicing, praying, and thanking God for everything (1 Thess. 5:16-18), all three of which do not come naturally. They require the presence of the Holy Spirit in us. We humans tend to impatience…..
Discouraged?
There are times that I feel physically ill after reading syndicated news. It is disgusting to routinely hear about the abominable behavior of perverted people, the latest shenanigans of foul-mouthed politicians, and the rationalization of religious persecution. We do, indeed, live in a world full of evil and the Bible tells us that Christians will be persecuted (Jn. 15:20). But we belong to the Kingdom of God. Our focus needs to be on eternity and on serving God where…..