What Makes You Glad, Sad or Mad?

What Makes You Glad, Sad or Mad?

Job 6:14 (CSB) A despairing man should receive loyalty from his friends, even if he abandons the fear of the Almighty. A pastor writes, “What makes you glad or sad or mad? What puts a holy smile on your face? What causes your spirit to sob uncontrollably? What...
Pray For A ‘Sympathy Breakthrough’

Pray For A ‘Sympathy Breakthrough’

Colossians 3:12 (CSB) Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each...
Being Friends With God (Pt. II)

Being Friends With God (Pt. II)

Exodus 33:13 (CSB) Now if I have indeed found favor with you, please teach me your ways, and I will know you, so that I may find favor with you. Now consider that this nation is your people. Here is more of Moses’ friendly talk with God. “If you are...
Being Friends With God

Being Friends With God

Exodus 33:12 (CSB) Moses said to the Lord, “Look, you have told me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor with me.’ Moses talked with God like a friend, sharing what...
You Can’t Be a Testimony Without a Test

You Can’t Be a Testimony Without a Test

Verse: Zec 13:9 (CSB) I will put this third through the fire; I will refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested. If you’re being tested today, you’re in good company! Job, the most righteous man on earth, was tested beyond what most...