Category Archives: God as Potter

Transformed pain…

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Let God transform your pain so you can become a transformer of pain for others. Continue reading →

Posted in Blessed by God, Encouragement, God as Potter, God's control, God's Heart, Pain, Sanctification, Suffering, Trials, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Why? – a question we all ask

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

Why do we exist? We cannot escape this question. Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Glorify God, God as Potter, Image of God, Meaning in life, Meaning of life, purpose, Seeking God, Wisdom | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

High definition view of Planet Earth

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

Enjoy this amazing Ultra High Definition (4K) View of Planet Earth
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Finding your calling

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

Is it possible that we merge our sense of identity, meaning and significance with our pursuit of calling in ways that are out of reach for most people? Is it also possible that we pursue these things in ways that conflict with kingdom values? Continue reading →

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Is God’s will specifically revealed?

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

No amount of prayer will give us the authority to drop the “if” from our plans. Christians should therefore not say, “we prayed fervently about this plan and we know God is going to accomplish it.” James would say, “Where is your ‘if’?” But what about circumstantial signs, opened doors, inner impressions, or feeling called by God? Continue reading →

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Scene 5 – Life at the family reunion

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

These words reveal the stronger and deeper commitment that held Joseph through all his dark, confusing and painful years. Continue reading →

Posted in D. A. Carson, God as Potter, God's power, God's Will, Joseph's story, Persecuted, Questioning God, Sovereignty, Suffering | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Forgiveness is an act of worship

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

When hurt by others, we often only see the horizontal significance of what occurred. “This is about me and the one who hurt me!” we argue. Yet those who worship God are called to view forgiveness as an act of worship. This is primarily about God and secondarily about me or my offender. When we forgive, we “let go of” instead of “holding on to” or “holding against.”

Forgiveness is an act of releasing to God the hurtful actions and consequences of the wrong done to us. Continue reading →

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