Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) Overwhelmed, weary, and defeated, I punched the dough hard, imagining one irritating person. As I worked the bread dough back and forth, I felt like the dough. The situation …
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Unanswered Prayer
Guest post by Author Cassie Downs All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28 (CSB) I was young and in love. My heart was set on Mark for what seemed like forever to a tween girl. I thought for sure this was …
God of the Good Times, God of the Bad Times
“I am the LORD, and there is no other. I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the LORD, am the one who does these things.” Isaiah 45:6-7 (NLT) Merriam-Webster defines the word ‘bad’ as disagreeable, unpleasant, objectionable, or unwelcome. While bad times typically connote something unpleasant, …
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God’s Good Purposes
This is a game-changer for those of us who are in Christ; our trials, big and small, are evidence that God is working in us and through us. Though our definition of good may exclude pain and suffering, God’s definition of good includes every detail of our lives that He uses to strengthen our spiritual character and highlight His sovereign power.