When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
The Bible warns us that “evil” days will come (Ecclesiastes 12:1; Matthew 6:34; Ephesians 5:16). Job observed, “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1; cf. Psalm 73:14, 21). At times, there will be events, situations, diagnoses, tragedies, and conditions in our lives that will not make sense.
At such times, our faith will be tested. And, in such storms, there are foundation stones that cannot be moved.
In Pursuit of Hope
An S-4 submarine crew became trapped after they were rammed off the coast of Massachusetts. The sub sank immediately. Rescue efforts failed. Near the end, a diver heard tapping and placed his helmeted ear...
With His Last Breath
Every breath we take brings us closer to our last. We do not know when our final life-sustaining draw will be. While we should not live in a panic, we need to live with a sense of urgency.
Eternal Life—A Promise
Scriptures should not be arrayed against each other. One should have insight enough into the Scriptures to know there are no contradictions. If the Lord did not give us a perfect revelation, then we...
How Can I Be Happy in Heaven, If My Loved One Is in Hell?
The prospect of being in heaven without someone dear to us is a troublesome thought. Will everyone in heaven have survivor’s guilt? How heartless, it would seem, to enjoy heaven if people we love...
The Wrong Room
"The greatest blessings in life are not found in the world..."
On June 6, 1981, Doug Whitt and his new bride, Sylvia, were escorted into their hotel’s fancy bridal suite in the wee hours of...
Fingered Verse
During the First World War, men were out gathering the wounded and the dead.
They found in a lonely and secluded spot the lifeless body of an American boy. He was lying on his face.
His...
8 Things You Will Never Do in Heaven
Most likely today, you will do things you will never do in heaven.
1. If You Turn on a Light, You Did Something You Will Never Do in Heaven.
Half of the time in this world...