Tag: Help
Where Is God When I’m Suffering?
I have been asked this question more than once. It’s not hard to feel alone in our suffering. When we are suffering, it is easy to feel as if no one knows or cares how we feel. Sometimes this may be true, sometimes not, but we have the promise of God that He never leaves… Read more
Something Better
Life is tough. That’s no secret to any of us, but it is a reality with which we live every day. As long as we are on earth, it will never get easier. Over the last couple of days, I have been given a strong reminder of this fact. Yesterday, my grandmother (105 years old)… Read more
Glorious Suffering
“And he said unto me, ‘My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” II Corinthians 12:9 This is a verse that has become increasingly more significant in my life as… Read more
Don’t Kid Yourself
“Let’s be honest with God.” We hear that statement a lot, and yes, it’s true, we should never be dishonest with God. It’s not like we can deceive someone who literally knows everything anyway. Trying to hide something from the Almighty is an exercise in futility, just ask Adam and Eve. The key to getting… Read more
Give Yourself Grace
In the year 2016 the state of West Virginia experienced the most devastating flood in over 1000 years. As a pastor, I was busy trying to check on church members, handle supplies and help those in our town to repair and rebuild. On top of all of that, my wife and I lost our home,… Read more
You’re Not Going Crazy
You’re not going crazy. Seriously. Just because you struggle with mental illness doesn’t mean you are “crazy,” “insane,” or any one of the other multitude of labels that often are inaccurately placed upon sickness of the mind. The truth is, mental illness comes from the same place as physical illness, the sin curse that is… Read more
Recognizing Grace
We hear much about grace. We know that it is the “unmerited favor” of God, but what exactly does it look like? How do we recognize it? In a general sense, we can safely consider the gifts of life itself, and salvation as blessings of grace. Grace, however, certainly doesn’t end there. Ephesians 3:10 mentions… Read more
What Is Grace?
What exactly is grace? It is something that is often desired, yet frequently misunderstood. The unmerited favor of God, that’s what grace is. It is God giving us what we do not deserve. Life can get ugly. We all face so many situations that threaten to overwhelm us. Sometimes the daily grind of dealing with… Read more