your love is strong.

01Oct08

Trying to find inconsistencies in my belief about God’s goodness and love, a friend asked why there is suffering in the world.  How can a loving God not only observe injustice and suffering but also create the environment for it?
This question isn’t original; it wasn’t the first time I’ve heard it, and it won’t be [...]

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worship that God cares about

04Aug08

Today’s sermon was about grace.  It was powerful and relevent, and God spoke clearly to me about a situation in my life through the speaker and through His word.  But another powerful principle relating to worship was mentioned shortly while some youth were talking about their mission trip.  This is the principle as I remember [...]

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God’s compassion.

21Jul08

I got pulled over today, and for the first time, I left with a conviction not to speed anymore.  Usually the cop is stern and cold and doesn’t make any exceptions.  Since cops represent the laws they protect, I have always seen the laws as I see the cops – unforgiving.
This cop saw my military [...]

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