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Pictures of God from Job
The book of Job is one of the most difficult books in the Bible, but it reveals timeless truths about who God is. In this post, I explore Job as wisdom literature and highlight four “pictures of God” that emerge: sovereign, patient, beyond our comprehension, and restorer. While Job doesn’t answer every question about suffering, it points us to the deeper truth that God Himself is the ultimate answer. Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reflections, Biblical Characters, Faith & Spiritual Growth, Suffering & Hope, Trusting God in Hard Times
Tagged bible, Bible study, Book of Job, Daily Audio Bible, Faith, Faith in Hardship, God, God’s Patience, God’s Restoration, God’s Sovereignty, God’s Wisdom, Job, Spiritual Growth, Suffering, Trusting God, Wisdom Literature
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Really? Light and Momentary Troubles?
Even when troubles feel unbearably heavy and endless, Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians that they are “light and momentary” compared to the eternal glory God has prepared for us. By shifting our focus from what is temporary to what is eternal, we find strength to endure. A family travel story illustrates how overwhelming struggles can fade into perspective when seen against the backdrop of joy. Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reflections, Christian Living, Eternal Perspective, Faith & Encouragement, Hope in Hardship
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4, bible, Christian encouragement, Daily Audio Bible, eternal glory, Faith, Faith in Hard Times, fixing our eyes on Jesus, God’s Promises, Hope, Jesus, light and momentary troubles, perspective, Suffering, temporary vs eternal
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Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
A heartfelt reflection on loss, drawn from Job’s response to unimaginable suffering. Even in grief and uncertainty, we are called to trust the God who gives and takes away—and to cherish every moment with those we love. Continue reading
Posted in Faith & Spiritual Growth, Grief & Loss, Scripture Reflections, Suffering & Hope, Trusting God in Hard Times
Tagged bible, Blessed Be the Name of the Lord, Book of Job, cherishing family, Daily Audio Bible, Eternal Perspective, Faith, faith in trials, God, grief, Hope, Jesus, Job, Job 1:21, Loss, love God and love others, Matthew 22:37–39, Spiritual Resilience, Suffering, Trusting God, worship in suffering
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Bring Your Shattered Resolutions to Jesus
Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Discover how turning to Jesus and building small, faithful habits can lead to lasting change and spiritual growth. Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Encouragement, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith Reflections, Hope, Inspirational, Life Challenges, New Year 2025, New Year Reflections, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Reflection, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection
Tagged Atomic Habits James Clear, bible, Bible Verses for the New Year, Building Good Habits, Christian inspiration, Daily Audio Bible, Faith, Faith-Based Habits, God, God's grace, Jesus, Jesus and Personal Growth, New Year Resolutions, Overcoming Failure, Philippians 4:13, Small Steps Big Change, Spiritual Renewal, Walking with Jesus
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Safe in the Everlasting Arms
After journeying through the Daily Audio Bible for 14 out of the last 15 years, I have grown to find comfort not only in the Scriptures, but also in the smooth voice of DAB’s primary reader, Brian Hardin. So recently, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith
Tagged Daily Audio Bible, Everlasting arms, God's comfort, God's hands
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Beyond Belief – What’s Next?
Well, this has been quite a journey through Christian apologetics, which is not anything like saying, “Gee, I’m sorry I’m a Christian.” Instead, it’s better summarized as being able to explain our faith to someone who is trying to understand … Continue reading
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Tagged Avoid social media groupthink, Beyond Belief, Christian Apologetics, Daily Audio Bible, God is not afraid of your questions, It's OK to question your faith, Letters from a Skeptic by Greg Boyd and Ed Boyd, Life with a Capital L by Matt Heard, Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, New Life Church, Os Guinness quote, The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, Think for yourself, YouVersion Bible
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“You Intended to Harm Me, but God Intended it for Good” – Joseph’s Crazy Ride
For anyone who has undertaken to read through the Bible in a year, or listen to it (as with the #DailyAudioBible, which I recommended earlier in the year), has undoubtedly encountered the story of Joseph. For those new to the … Continue reading
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