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How to Stop Striving After the Wind
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7 Reasons Why God Makes a “Crook” in a Christian’s Lot
“Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked?” (Eccles. 7:13). Here are seven reasons why God allows various afflictions, also known as “crooks,” in the lives of his children.
The Fruits of Affliction in the Christian Life
In the midst of our heartache, we often cling to the truth that good will come from it. But what is that good we hope for? Here are six fruits of affliction in the Christian life.
The Comfort of Knowing God Is in Control
Knowing that God is in control helps us to patiently wait and trust in him, for he is most wise, good, and loving in everything that comes to pass.
Why Psalm 23 Is My Favorite Psalm
One of the first psalms I learned as a child was Psalm 23. Whether I needed comfort or calming, reading this psalm was a help many times. Why is Psalm 23 such a cherished psalm for so many people?
Secret Sin Is Never a Secret
There is nothing secret about secret sin when it comes to the all-seeing eyes of the Lord. King David offers us remarkable hope for the problem of secret sin in our lives.
2 Good Things to Remember When You Walk through the Valleys of Life
Psalm 23 is a psalm of confidence in God’s care for his people. Here are two good things to remember when you walk through the valleys of life.
Peace Amid the Unknown of the Future
God doesn’t tell us everything about the future, but he does tell us some things about the future in his Word. How can we have peace amid the unknown?
Repeated Sinning and the Hope of Forgiveness
Many who have trusted in Christ struggle deeply in their consciences over their post-conversion sins. How can a true believer commit a particular sin—sometimes repeatedly—after he or she comes to Christ?