Four years ago, almost to the date, I began to struggle with a big question. “Why do bad things still happen to God’s children, Christians?” Often times we hear from tv evangelists or even our own pastors that if we pray and obey God we will avoid troubles and horrible events. But in my somewhat […]
Tag: Cross
A Nobody
My whole life I have felt mediocre at everything I do. I have no special talent or gifting, just kinda average at it all. I remember asking my mom when I was in the 4th grade, “Why did God make me OK at everything but great at nothing?” It caught her off guard, me being […]
A Shepherd and His Lamb
The treasure that this picture holds within it for me is tremendous. It comes from Benjamin Hole a farmer who makes his home on the Isle of Purbeck, England. I think that what captivates me about it is how strong his hands are around that fragile newborn lamb. His hands are strong yet they cradle this lamb so […]
Do Not Look Down on Us
Tonight, my father called me in to watch Billy Graham’s final sermon, “The Cross: My Hope America.” It was a beautiful reminder of the love of my God and Savior. Afterwards, they interviewed a prominent Christian author, founder of a non-profit organization, and radio show producer about his thoughts on Graham’s sermon. He is a […]