Category Archives: Thoughts About God

Where Do You Go During the Storm? (Thoughts on Psalm 46)

Scripture is abundantly clear that the life of faith will never be a trouble-free existence. Far from it. God is the God of promises, and one of his promises is that we will experience many hardships in this life.   … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about Joy

I’ve been doing an in-depth study 1 Peter chapter 1. Verse 8 speaks of joy that is “inexpressible and filled with glory.” Meditating on that phrase led me to do a deeper dive into the meaning of biblical joy. As … Continue reading

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Is It Wrong to Drink Coffee during a Worship Service?

I love a good question, especially when we can go to the Bible for help in answering it. John Piper, one of my favorite teachers and authors, has been answering Bible-related questions on his podcast “Ask Pastor John” for years. … Continue reading

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How to Overcome Sins of the Heart

When you’re all by yourself, what do you think about? I have a mind that wanders relentlessly. Staying focused on any one thing for any length of time can be a challenge. What do I think about when I’m alone? Well, … Continue reading

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A Father’s Day Message about Our Heavenly Father

Here are some thoughts on what it means to have God as our Father. Because God is the Father of all true believers, we can experience true unity as children of God in the family of God. Our heavenly Father … Continue reading

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The New Testament in One Sentence

Here’s a quick question for you to ponder: What is the main point of the entire New Testament? If you could recap all 27 books in one sentence, what would it be? Here’s how J.I. Packer does it: “You sum … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about How to Please God

Have you ever noticed how one question leads to another? For example, how do you answer the question, “Why are we here?” Or, “What is the purpose of your life?” Do you ever think about these questions? We should, because … Continue reading

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54 Bible Verses about Thankfulness

With the Thanksgiving holiday just a few days away, here’s a great resource to enhance your expressions of gratitude to God any time of year: 54 Bible Verses about Thanksgiving & Gratitude (with a Passage list) https://www.logos.com/grow/bible-verses-about-thanksgiving-gratitude-list/ As soon as … Continue reading

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One Great Question, Five Life-Changing Truths about Jesus and His Father

A good question can be the key that opens the door of understanding to the Word of God. I recently experienced this myself. I’m a member of Broadway Christian Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are currently doing a 12-week … Continue reading

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God’s Answer to the “Why” Question

For centuries, people have been seeking answers to life’s most important questions: “How did we get here?” “Why are we here?” “What is the meaning and purpose of life?” It’s NOT About Us Fortunately, God has provided clear answers to … Continue reading

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