The Scripture is full of times when God watched and allowed his children to be hurt. Pharaoh and the Egyptians hurt the Israelites. Satan buffeted Job, and Saul troubled David. Saul of Tarsus hurt the church, and the Roman Empire hurt Paul. God was present; at any time he could have stopped the hurt. More than this, God … More When God “Rightly” Hurts Us
You often look at your children and wish they would be a bit more humble and teachable. You long for them to be submissive and heed the counsel of their loving parents. Truth be known, you really do not wish to control them. It is not that you desire to run their lives. No, it is only that you wish to not … More The Wonderful Counselor
When watching a movie, it is not uncommon to see undercover agents utilizing bugs. By this, insects are not meant, but tiny recording devices meant to secretly transmit personal data to the FBI, CIA, or KGB. This is not so troubling while sitting in your private home watching such such intrusive and surreptitious espionage practices on … More The Myth of Personal Privacy
Unfathomable Grace 