When God Feels Hidden in Suffering When suffering and injustice fill the world, many people ask why God seems hidden. If God is loving, powerful, and near, why can He seem silent in our deepest …
Do Not Fear the Giants Looming Over America
In the Valley of Elah, two armies faced one another across a stretch of ground ruled by fear, silence, and the threat of war. The battle is recorded in 1 Samuel 16–17:54. On one side …
The Lord is Near: Finding Strength and Comfort
Even in Solitude, the Lord is Near “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon …
The Importance of Choice in Faith and Politics
Balancing Spiritual Commitment and Political Allegiance “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” — Joshua 24:15 [NKJV] In his last address to the children of Israel, Joshua asked them to choose whom they …
Giving Hope to the Hopeless: The Believer’s Calling
The Command to Share Hope If you are a believer, you should know that the Lord Jesus Christ instructed you to give hope to the hopeless. It is not a suggestion, but a command. In …
God Tests Faith Through Shaking
Imagine a sturdy tree, its branches heavy with ripe, colorful fruit. Now, picture an earthquake shaking that tree. The diseased fruit falls to the ground. This vivid picture reveals how God tests our faith through …