Thoughts from the Bible

Wednesday, 16 November 2022 08:32

America, God Shed His Grace On Thee”
by Terry Broome

In 1991, Carla Rohlfing wrote an article for Family Circle magazine (4/23/91, p. 24) in which she affirmed that “The newest ‘virus’ to sweep the nation has nothing to do with getting sick in the traditional sense. According to leading psychologists, Americans are suffering from an unprecedented ‘uncertainty syndrome,’ hallmarked by chronic, even crippling anxiety that threatens to have a strong–and negative effect on our family relationships.” Mrs. Rohlfing went on to blame the Persian Gulf War (our first invasion of Iraq after their attack on Kuwait) under President George H. W. Bush, along with the continuing recession, rising crime rate and other events of that decade. She observed: “What makes our current situation so critical is that as an individual, you have little, if any, power over events that could have a strong impact on your family–from further job cutbacks to the slump in real-estate values.”

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:24

Time in a bottle
One cannot know what a day will bring forth, and it’s futile to try predicting what an entire year will produce. Some people might make close guesses on New Year’s Day that slightly resemble these headlines written at the end of that year; however, by and large, each year brings with it uncertainties and the unexpected.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 01 November 2022 12:31

When Life Turns to Despair
There will be times when it seems our world is being turned upside down. In these times it would be so easy to go beyond mere unease or nervousness into a state of despair. In fact, you may currently find yourself feeling somewhat like the Psalmist felt in the face of all the events of these present times.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 08:56

What kind of Christian are you?
It’s not at all uncommon for someone to meet me and learn that I’m a preacher and then ask “What kind of preacher are you?” I know immediately they’re not asking me to evaluate whether I’m good, average, or struggling. Sometimes they follow by asking what Faith I preach for.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 12:12

Do you really trust the Lord?
Our lives are filled with self-contradictions. We may profess to believe that a certain thing is true but then act in a totally opposite direction of disbelief when it comes to the application of that belief to our lives.