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UNDERSTANDING WHY GOD ALLOWS SUFFERING   A philosopher from Paris once commented , “God is dead. Marx is dead. And I don’t feel so good myself.” His attitude illustrates the pessimism rampant in our culture today.   If there really is a God , people wonder , why has He allowed so much suffering in the world?   Many Christians honestly struggle with that same question. Only by turning to the Bible can we begin to understand the problem of suffering in this life.   Basically , there are four types of suffering. The first type is that which comes as the result of natural disasters , such as an earthquake or a hurricane. The suffering that results from these disasters happens to both the righteous and unrighteous (Matthew 5:45).   A second type of suffering can be called man’s inhumanity to man. War would be classified under this type of suffering , as well as the tragedy that o...

This is an analogy of God’s love.     This is a beautiful story. Please read , You will see at the end why it is so important to me.   Six year old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes. He found a big bowl and spoon , pulled a chair to the counter , opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister , spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands , mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar , leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.   Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad , but it was getting very bad. He didn’t know what to do next , whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove (and he didn’t know how the stove worked!).   Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl o...

REMEMBER… TODAY   “Behold , now is the accepted time; behold , now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2 ,   NKJV)   I recall reading the following anonymous poem , “Remember , ” some time ago in one of Leo Buscaglia’s books. I believe it was “Living , Loving and Learning.” It impacted me then. It still does.   Remember   Remember the day I borrowed your    brand new car and I dented it? I thought you’d kill me ,    but you didn’t. And remember the time I dragged you to the beach ,    and you said it would rain , and it did? I thought you’d say , “I told you so , ”    but you didn’t. Do you remember the time I flirted with all the guys    to make you jealous , and you were? I thought you’d leave me ,    but you didn’t Do you rememb...

It is possible to heal and love again after being hurt.     When someone else’s wrong words or actions harm you , the sting can be intense.  A friend who gossips , a neighbor who steals , a spouse who moves out , a bully who taunts , a co-worker who lies - all can hurt terribly.   But God wants you to forgive those who hurt you.  In fact , He commands that you do so.  Why?  Because if you don’t , bitterness will poison  you , but if you do , you can grow in love.   Here are some ways you can forgive others:   Admit and confront the pain you incur when others wound you.   Rely on God’s power to forgive.  Know that God will enable you to forgive anyone who has inflicted any type of wound on you , and have confidence in God’s power to heal you.  Realize that forgiveness will likely take time , but that it is always possible. Tru...

I DO GIVE THANKS…     For Every Hill   For every hill I’ve had to climb , For every stone that bruised my feet , For all the blood and sweat and grime , For blinding storms and burning heat My heart sings but a grateful song -- These were the things that made me strong!   For all the heartaches and the tears , For all the anguish and the pain , For gloomy days and fruitless years , And for the hopes that lived in vain , I do give thanks , for now I know These were the things that helped me grow!   ‘Tis not the softer things of life Which stimulate man’s will to strive; But bleak adversity and strife Do most to keep man’s will alive , O’er rose-strewn paths the weaklings creep , But brave hearts dare to climb the steep.   ============================= “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him.” (Luke 17:16 , NIV)   W...