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Question Authority

[…]may be in the dark, not knowing how or whether we have a role to play. It can also be that way in God’s greater scheme. What we do know is that God is LORD and ruler over all. His ways are unsearchable; they defy humanity’s thoughts and wisdom. So should we question God’s authority? Regardless of how righteous the question might seem, of how strongly I might feel about an injustice, or of how merciful I think God should be, I would be wise to consider the Holy Scriptures and to pattern my questions and concerns after Jesus’ response […]

The Wounded Healer

[…]came face-to-face with his scarred, miserable nature and repented, he penned marvelous words of God’s mercy that have guided sinners for centuries, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions” (Psalm 51:1).  And sometimes suffering is simply the effect of living in a fallen world where evil can strike anyone. Yet none of the aspects of suffering limit God’s capacity to use pain in a redeeming fashion. Isaiah’s prophesy about the greatest Suffering Servant declares, “By His wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus’ wounds and suffering are […]

How Shall We Pray?

[…]taking them as from God, and asking ourselves what reactions to them, and in them, the gospel of God requires of us; and second, by seeking God’s face specifically about them.” The Apostle Paul had a thorn in the flesh which the Lord addressed by saying, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” J. I. Packer frames our challenges in similar terms when he says, “They will have been sent us to make and keep us humble, and to give us a new opportunity of showing forth the power of Christ in our […]

Leaving a legacy of faith

[…]An angel spoke to Cornelius and said: “Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.” The Spirit of God used Cornelius to intervene in the life of Peter the Apostle and to deliver the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10:34-48). Cornelius’ devout life and reverence for God influenced his entire household and left an enduring spiritual legacy for generations.  Conscientious leaders strive to establish a positive legacy, and when it is time to move on, they usually pass the function or office on in better condition than they received it. Cornelius was obviously a faithful soldier. He […]

Striving

[…]he thought he would end up. Moses spent forty years hiding in the wilderness before he allowed God to promote him to the next level. My Life is in His Hands What does this say to us? God has every part of our lives in His hands. He knows exactly where we’re going and whether we’ll be promoted. Leaving this with Him is the most powerful step we can take. A former boss told me, after I missed promotion to major twice, that as long as I had done everything I could do to prepare, the only thing I could […]

Superhero’s Faith

[…]not a formula of “Steps to Feeling Good about Yourself.” I don’t want to learn more about God; I want to know God and get so intimate with Him that I actually think of Him as the caring Father He truly is. I want to trust God at His Word like a child trusts his daddy and not doubt like one who’s never experienced grace-God has always been faithful to me.4 I don’t want to be afraid to ask questions-being curious only strengthens my relationship with Him. Love and Enjoy God I want to remember having no fear, jumping from […]
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Why We Serve

[…]that we can share with God’s people in need. But what is the greatest need? Why do we serve our God as Joshua exhorted? We serve our God because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross. We are blessed to be able, through our lives in the military, to demonstrate the message of salvation to those who have not heard or received it. It was by God’s grace through faith that we were brought fully into His family and presence. Our love for Him motivates us to serve Him in our military, to serve and work for our […]

Further insights from Mike and Angie Moyles

[…]in place should a couple decide not to terminate an unborn child’s life. …Cancer and sovereign God… No question God can heal me. Did God give me cancer? Yes, I believe He did. Romans 8:28 says all things work together for the glory of God. It took a decade and-a-half to reach this place in my life: God will use me in ways I’ll never know. Testimony at church or speaking to a group. During a chemo treatment. My blog. On a podcast. I have to rest in the assurance He will do that—and I may never know the ways. […]

Reality Check

[…]to pushing our own agenda or totally acquiescing to God’s divine plan? Are we convinced that God has a plan, or do we “head fake” God by developing our own plan then devoutly asking His blessing? The Lord’s comment to Zechariah gives me pause to consider my motives in service. Consider the following with me as we purpose to serve God on His terms: Prayerfully distinguish your will from the Father’s will, then quickly close the door on your fleshly desire. Realize that every good plan is not God’s plan. Through His Spirit, the Father guides our actions, equipping us […]

Time, Talent, Treasure: ROTC

[…]1000 acres with a pond for our three boys – who would leave that?” said Rob. Yet both sensed God “asking us to trust Him – and see how He could use our faithfulness.” Passionate about a ministry to the military and investing in college-age students, their leap of faith led them to God’s open door of full-time staff with the Cru Military ministry’s Valor at Virginia Tech, ministering to “the 1000 cadets in the corps.” In partnership with OCF, Valor’s vision is reaching these “future military leaders for Christ, helping them grow in their faith to become disciple makers […]

Wrestling with Depression

[…]like they were before–which may mean that we need to learn how to live under a “new normal.” God doesn’t cause all things, but “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28). There is no shame in being in pain. It’s a gift from God to let us know something is broken and needs healing. Are you in pain? Sometimes depression and suicidal thoughts are chemically based and can be effectively treated with drugs. But sometimes they are caused by traumatic events or damaging words […]

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