Category Archives: God's Patience

Why do I feel so torn?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by

If you are a teacher in the Church or one who influences other followers of Christ, please make sure they understand the painful reality of the tension they will experience and how torn they will feel because of God’s Spirit living in them. The Christian life is one of tension between the already and the not yet. Continue reading →

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Expect the unexpected with God

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

Here is an occasion when people say, “It can’t be done” or “He’s too far gone.” But remember to expect the unexpected with God! Don’t be surprised when the predictable gives way to the unpredictable! Stand in humble awe at the ways of God! Continue reading →

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The parable of the wheat and tares

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

One of the most misinterpreted parables of Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Evil in the world, Evil One, God's Patience, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Teaching of Jesus, Theodicy | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Final Restoration of all things

Posted on June 21, 2014 by

Great statements on final and full restoration of everything. Continue reading →

Posted in Coming of Christ, Creation, Eschatology, Eternal life, God's Patience, God's control, God's power, God's Will, Hope?, Prophecy, Reconciliation, Restoration | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Confused about God in a world of suffering

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

In our efforts to understand how God relates to the evil actions of humans (or even to His own acts of judgment), we must make some important distinctions concerning God’s will. Continue reading →

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I will not remember your sins

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

You are living by the promise of I John 1:9 when you refuse to hold against yourself the sin God does not hold against you. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Comfort, Confession, Conflict, Divorce, Elentics, Encouragement, Failure, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, God's Patience, God's Heart, God's Love, Godly sorrow, Gospel, Grace, Grieving, Guilt, Hope? | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Meeting the God of all comfort

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

What happens to us when we have unrealistic expectation for health and emotional happiness? Are we likely to be more easily disappointed and discouraged? Continue reading →

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