Asking Why
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 I am nothing–how could I ever find the answers? I lay my hand upon my mouth in silence. I have said too much already. – Job 40:4–5 We can ask God why anytime we want to. But…
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Equipped for Rough Roads
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 When all kinds of trials and temptations crowd into your lives my brothers, don’t treat them as intruders, but welcome them as friends! Realise that they come to test your faith and to produce in you…
A True and Loyal Friend
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to…
Trusting in the Dark Times
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.—Ephesians 3:14–15 Why does God even allow Satan to exist? Have you…
The Back Door
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make…
The Truth About Happiness
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the…
God Is Good . . . Period
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 No one is good–except God alone.—Luke 18:19 Why does God allow tragedy? Why does He allow babies to be born with disabilities? Why does He permit wars to rage? If God can prevent such hardships and…
A Calm Heart in the Storm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.—2 Timothy 4:18 Paul could have a calm heart in…
Thorn in the Flesh
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 To keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud.—2 Corinthians 12:7 Paul’s thorn in the flesh that he…
