The Will of God for You

June 16, 2023

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NLT) I recall that as a young pastor, two questions frequently arose while counseling people. Perhaps the most frequent question was, “How much sin can I get away with…

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No Matter What Happens

August 26, 2020

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:17–18, NIV) Many times, I have referred to the hymn, “I Am Resolved.” It begins, “I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by…

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