Faith in Uncertain Times (27)

How to trust God when the future is unclear and life feels unstable.

Romans 1:20 — His Invisible Qualities Clearly Seen

His Invisible Qualities Clearly Seen "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse." — Romans 1:20 (NIV) God does not hide. His…

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1 Corinthians 7:32–35 — Free from Concern

Free from Concern "I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord's affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife—and his interests…

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Jeremiah 17:14 — Heal Me or Hold Me

Heal Me or Hold Me "Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." — Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) Illness exposes what comfort hides. You learn how fragile strength can be and how…

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Psalm 41:3 — Sustained on the Sickbed

Sustained on the Sickbed "The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness." — Psalm 41:3 (NIV) Chronic illness strips life down to basics. You ration strength. You plan around pain. You lie awake while the night drags. This…

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Isaiah 46:4 – I Will Sustain You

I Will Sustain You "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah 46:4 (NIV) Chronic…

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Hosea 2:14 – Into the Wilderness

Into the Wilderness "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her." – Hosea 2:14 (NIV) When love ends, you are left with empty rooms, unfinished sentences, and a silence that presses in. Nothing…

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A Reflection on Gateway Grief

Impersonal Grief as a Gateway to Worse Misery A recent study by the Family Research Council and Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center reveals a troubling trend: regular churchgoers are losing their biblical convictions on fundamental matters of faith, family, and morality. In just one…

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Frustration: No Magic Bullets

No Magic Bullets There are no magic bullets. No quick fixes for grief, no secret formulas that banish anxiety. If only there were, I'd buy them in bulk. The truth is, even though I practise what I preach, I still struggle. I still find myself…

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