Over the years, I have encountered myriads of people who have become disillusioned with God for not fulfilling their requests. They have asked Him, some have even demanded Him, for a certain blessing, but they did not obtain it.Many of these truly looked like noble...
"Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident." (Psalms 27:3, NIV2)This Psalm written by King David is based on David's own experiences. How many times hadn't he faced enemy armies? He was even been...
How do we face suffering? I doubt anyone actually takes pleasure in it, but what is our true attitude towards pain?What would be our reaction if an enemy of state knocked at our door? Would we chase him away? Would we denounce him? Or would we help him? But this final...
How often we long for the support of someone. Anyone! Don’t we all hunger for friendship? And it is very evident that we cannot face our problems alone. Especially the ones that fall in the “huge” category. But who is willing to stand by us? Our society is geared for...
I love Jesus with all of my heart, but despite this, it still seemed I was missing something. I hungered, and still hunger more than ever before, to grow closer and closer to Jesus. But I am my own worst enemy. I became so focused in being extra organized that there...
At first glance, Quimper, France seemed to be an attractive town. The public parking garage, however, where we would need to park our rental car if we wanted to visit the town on foot, was certainly less than desirable. The ceiling was quite low, compared to North...
"I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’" (Isaiah 46:10, NIV2)Reading is one of my favorite pastimes. I have numerous books, so many that my wife tells me I...