Prayer And God’s Will

While in seminary I asked Dr. T.W. Hunt this question… “What is your view of prayer and God’s will?” This was his answer… All genuine prayer begins with God who places his will as a burden on the heart of a believer to pray. Since the...

Prayer Denied To Be Answered

From John Piper… Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22) The need for inner strength arises not just from the depletions of everyday stress, but from the suffering and afflictions that come from time to time. And they do come....

Why God Does All Things

God isn’t all that concerned about our comfort, ease, or safety. There is one reason God does everything and it is found in the Scripture below… For my own name’s sake I delay my wrath; for the sake of my praise I hold it back from you, so as not to...

Why Can’t I Sleep?

My sleep patterns are changing, probably somewhat due to getting older. I used to could go to bed at 8:00 PM and not wake up until 11:00 AM the next day. Those days are gone! Now I wake up to some level or degree several times every night… sometimes of necessity...

Preventing America’s Demise

The United States of America is sliding down a slippery slope that will not end unless God intervenes and delivers her (Continuation of yesterday’s post). There is no other hope. As Ruth Graham said, “If God doesn’t punish America He will have to...

A Night From Hell

This post is about God’s comfort during a “Night From Hell.” I relate this because other believers experience traumatic events. My hope is that in hard and difficult times Christians will flee to God knowing He WILL comfort them. I was awakened at...