God knows what we are going through when we grieve, and He wants to assure us of His love and concern. He also wants us to turn to Him and bring our heartaches and burdens to Him.
Many churches of all persuasions are hiring research agencies to poll neighborhoods, asking what kind of church they prefer. Then the local churches design themselves to fit the desires of the people. True faith in God that demands selflessness is being replaced by trendy religion that serves the selfish.
Only when Christ comes again will the little white children of Alabama walk hand in hand with little black children.
No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.
Everywhere I go I find that people... both leaders and individuals... are asking one basic question, 'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same, 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.'
We have an idea that we Americans are God's chosen people, that God loves us more than any other people, and that we are God's blessed. I tell you that God doesn't love us any more than He does the Russians.
Alkitab mengatakan bahwa Tuhan memiliki alasan untuk menjaga kita di sini; jika tidak, Dia akan membawa kita ke Surga lebih cepat.