We are so prone to complain to and lose faith in God because our days are teeming with various challenges. I was encouraged this morning by one of C. H. Spurgeon's (1834-1892) sermon illustrations. I have sometimes admired a dog for his economical use of comforts. When it has been a long, rainy day, the … Continue reading There is always something to be thankful for!
Knowing God versus Knowing about God
"We come back, then, to where we started. The question is not whether we are good at theology or 'balanced' (horrible, self-conscious word!) in our approach to problems of Christian living. The question is, can we say, simply, honestly, not because we feel that as evangelicals we ought to, but because it is a plain … Continue reading Knowing God versus Knowing about God
Littleness vs. Greatness of Faith
Matthew 14–15 has a startling juxtaposition of the littleness and greatness of faith. It’s striking because it defies our expectations. When Jesus came to his disciples, walking on the water (Matt 14:22–36), Peter, for some unknown reason, asked Jesus to command him to come on the water. While successful with his first several steps, the … Continue reading Littleness vs. Greatness of Faith