Christians around the world find themselves in various circumstances—some experience great sorrows while others seem to live relatively peaceful lives. Even with these wide differences, here are four reasons why all believers can be thankful today.

The book of Daniel shows us that God does not owe humankind anything. We can learn much from the experiences of Nebuchadnezzar, the prideful king who had it all and then had everything taken away from him.

For many, 2020 feels like a year of interruptions. Of upended plans. Of constant change. While the difficult circumstances we face in life are not good, we have a good God who rules over them all.

The nations rage. Earthly kingdoms rise and fall. There are wars and rumors of wars. In Paul’s time the church was under attack on all sides. What can Christians learn from Paul about how to respond in perilous times?

For God, sovereign over all, knowing all, nothing is accidental. This leaves us with many questions. We want to know the how’s and the why’s of our stories. Many of these questions are, as the psalmist says, “too wonderful” for us.