When Jesus first came to earth, He came as a lamb…a sacrifice. We believe when He returns, He will come as a Lion…a conqueror. But will He? Was He simply a lamb for a time…for a purpose…and will now take His rightful image…that of a lion? Lambs are associated with …
I grew up with the traditional view of God’s sovereignty and omnipotence in a world of tragedy and evil…God either wills it or allows it. Everything that happens is part of His sovereign plan. But, my own experience left me with questions as to His safety. I wrestled with the …
My childhood home had been a place of tension and some violence for most of my childhood. I was eight years old when my brother began raping me several times a week. Every time, I would stare at the walls that were partially painted black and detach myself from what …
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We say the phrase so often, and often sincerely…”God is in control.” It brings us a measure of comfort…we can lean on His sovereignty and believe He will work everything out for our good. He will take care of all that happens in our lives. But, I have started to …
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” John 3:30 NLT We have often read this verse and misappropriate it to our lives, thinking we must become less and less and Christ become more and more. We pray that God will empty us of ourselves …