Tag: providential

Wise Benevolence

“Cast your bread upon the waters.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV. God directs the affairs of men with wise benevolence. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise benevolence.” Theologians of a previous era wrote often of the providence of God, describing it as, “The care and character of Almighty God who […]

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Connections

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly.” Proverbs 18:24 NKJV. When shared with a friend, sorrows are divided but joys are multiplied. My thoughts and comments today are about “connections.” Life can be lonelier than it’s meant to be. Loneliness results from a lack of meaningful and mutual […]

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Christmas Wonder

“Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 NIV. Christmas holds both the mystery of the Child and the majesty of the Christ. This Advent, my thoughts and comments are about “Christmas wonder.” Life presents moments that pique your curiosity until you just must […]

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Obstacles, Obstructions, and Opposition

“Amid all these things we . . gain a surpassing victory through [Christ].”  Romans 8:37 AMP. An overcomer is your identity in Christ, not your ability apart from Him. My thoughts and comments today are about “obstacles, obstructions, and opposition.” Life can be challenging. Obstacles, obstructions, and opposition impose themselves […]

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