Daniel 3 is probably one of the most famous stories in the old testament. I can’t count the number of times I’ve probably seen the Veggie Tale’s version of it. It’s such a crazy story of God’s intervention that it almost seems unbelievable. How can three God-fearing men survive being thrown into a massive overheated fire pit?
Read MoreLast week we started a new series on Daniel, “A Man Set Apart.” We saw last week how everything that happened to Daniel was given from the LORD, how the LORD is sovereign over everything, and we even started to see how the LORD works everything for his glory and purposes.
Read MoreWith so many heart-breaking stories and so many polarizing responses, we find ourselves paralyzed. Not knowing what to say or even how to move forward, we end up doing nothing, saying nothing. This is a problem. Silence in the face of brokenness is dangerous. And when we bring that into the home, our family becomes lost, searching for a response we failed to provide, and finding only the best counsel the world has to offer.
Read MoreGod’s sovereignty, or control, can be a heated topic. Some think that if he controls and dictates everything then that would make us like robots. Others think God controlling every little decision creates a warm ‘theology blanket’ for their soul.
Read More“Who Can Heal America” is the right question. In the midst of terrorism and racism and needless death and murder, we need to seek healing for this nation. We need healing for the hurting hearts, the sinful hearts, the broken hearts. However, I don’t believe President Obama, Clinton, or Trump are poised to usher in this season of healing.
Read MoreMany families (including ours) have found it overwhelmingly difficult to begin family devotions, especially if family devotions are something that has never been a part of their upbringing. But many families (like ours) have found that the overwhelming difficulty is man made, usually man of the house made.
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