“The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 Do you ever wonder why it seems like God is delaying the grand finale, the day when suffering ceases, and evil is eradicated? Here’s a belief worth holding onto: He’s delaying that day for some of us here today. It’s not a del...  Read More

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more.” – Revelation 21:4Ever heard the skeptics’ question, “If God can eradicate evil and suffering, why hasn’t He done it?” Here’s the scoop: just because He hasn’t done it yet doesn’t mean He won’t. The Bible holds a promise, a day etched in the fabric of eternity, when sickness...  Read More

March 25, 2024“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18Let me share a story that holds a profound lesson. I had a childhood friend whose mom faced a unique challenge—congenital insensitivity to pain and anhidrosis (CIPA). Like Mr. Deeds with the black foot, she felt nothing, even when stabbed with a fire poker. (I don’t recommend trying that,...  Read More

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Let’s dive into a truth that, despite the pain it addresses, carries a glimmer of hope: Although suffering isn’t good, God can use it to accomplish good. Now, you won’t find a single line in the Bible claiming that God is the author of evil and suffering. ...  Read More

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 Couldn’t God, in all His glory and wisdom, have foreseen everything before it happened? The answer, quite simply, is yes—He did. But here’s the kicker: that foresight didn’t alter His unwavering love for us. Flashback to the days before Audra and I became parents. We had f...  Read More

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” – 1 John 4:8 The Bible makes this one thing very clear: God is love. We’re not talking about some half-hearted, conditional love; we’re talking about the real deal. Now, here’s the kicker—we were created by God and for God. But here’s where it gets interesting. To experience true love, you need something crucial—free will...  Read More

“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed.” – Genesis 1:31 Ever wonder why God allows bad things to happen? It’s a question skeptics throw our way, challenging the very fabric of our faith. The truth is, God didn’t create evil and suffering, but He does allow it.When God fashioned this world, it was pristine, perfect—very good, as Genesis 1:31 declares. You might be ...  Read More

“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12 Ever feel like you’re driving through life in thick fog, unable to see the road ahead? We’re all wrestling with the “whys” of life, and it’s like trying to navigate through a foggy morning. But here’s the kicker—there’s ...  Read More

“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 Twenty-two years in ministry have brought me face to face with the most challenging question: Why? Why do we encounter the heart-wrenching scenes of abandoned children in orphanages longing for love? Why do families face devastating accidents, leaving children orphaned? Why do we witness th...  Read More

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 If you are a believer (or even if you are not) at some point, you will find yourself asking the age-old question: Why would a good God allow evil and suffering? The world we inhabit is marred by abuse, racism, wars, and various forms of injustice. Daily, we bear witness to the harsh reali...  Read More

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 In the early days of the Church, believers exemplified a remarkable lifestyle of generosity. Acts 4:32 recounts, “Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his posse...  Read More

“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Acts 2:44 beautifully illustrates the early believers as being “together and held all things in common.” This unity was not about unifor...  Read More