My first radiation treatment showed That God is Awesome
My first radiation treatment showed that God is awesome. That probably sounds weird. Maybe even wrong? I'm getting radiation for prostate cancer. And during my first treatment while I'm inside the Tomograph machine getting zapped by dangerous radiation, I thought about how awesome God is ...
Psalm 25 – Why can’t we trust what we know?
Even when we know a lot about God, in our heads, we still doubt. Even when we trust God in our hearts, we still worry. It's nice to know we're not alone. Those are some of the same things David seems to express in Psalm 25. Why can't we trust ...
Psalm 24 – God is coming – Are you ready?
Are you ready? God is coming. We don't know when, but He will be here. At any moment. So it's not even a question of "will you be ready". No. It's a question of "are you ready". Now ...
The problem of praying to be healed
The problem of praying to be healed? Really? There's a problem with praying to be healed? Maybe. It depends. The person praying probably has good intentions. Wants what's best for the person they're praying for. And yet, one question remains. What does the Bible say, in its full context, about ...
The problem of the miracle hidden by miraculous healing
The problem of the miracle hidden by miraculous healing. Say what? Being healed by God, through prayer, is a miracle. What else could there possibly be? What could be more important than still being alive when death was at the door? ...
The problem of healing … or not Healing … and being loved
The problem of healing ... or not Healing. And being loved. By God. Healed or not. Thirteen years ago, I wrote something titled, "Healing (or not)". Back then, it was strictly an analysis of what the Bible said. Now it's 2023. I've had some experience with healing. And with not ...
Psalm 23 – Fear no evil in the valley of the shadow of death
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. The 23rd Psalm says that. But is it for real? Can it really happen? Maybe for David, who wrote the Psalm. But for us today? ...
Psalm 22 – Is everyone saved by Jesus’ death?
Is everyone saved by Jesus' death? That's an idea that some people believe. Or at least want to believe. David appears to say everyone will be saved in Psalm 22. But did he really say that? ...
Psalm 21 – How much do we really trust God?
Do we trust God? Lots of people probably answer yes. But how much do we really trust God? Enough that our life is guided by Him? Or is God merely along for the ride while we go wherever we want? And while we do whatever we want? That's my question ...
Psalm 20 – Will God give us the desires of our heart?
Will God give us the desires of our heart? David seems to pray for that to happen in Psalm 20. But is God like a genie or something? Can we rub His tummy or say some magic words and get whatever we wish for? ...
