Tests are just a fact of life. The good thing about that is the confidence it gives. We board a plane held together by welds and bolts and rivets, and controlled by electronics too complicated for most of us to understand, and flown by a man we don’t know… 6 miles above the ground at […]
Why Satan Comes
There are many things in life that test our faith. We usually think of difficult, unpleasant things, but sometimes even good things. (Wealth, fame, the praise of men?) Whether we pass or fail the test, depends a lot on how we identify the source and purpose and consequence of the test. If the test is […]
Trials & Tests
If I said, “I don’t believe in trials and tests”, I can see how it could be a misleading oversimplification. To say it more clearly, what I don’t believe in, are the prevalent religious misrepresentations of what is a trial or test, where they come from, why they come, and who is responsible. Bottom line, […]
Count It All Joy
“My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when ye fall into diverse temptations.” James 1:2 [KJV] A lot of Christians take that verse all wrong, to their own frustration and hurt; and sadly, they often use it to accuse God of something He doesn’t do. Now, to me, these are encouraging words. Here’s why: I know […]
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