The book of Job. I don't know about you, but this isn't my favourite book in the Bible. It seems like such a strange piece of literature, and though its main topic is as relevant today as it was in the day the book was written, there are so many things said, over so...
There is no one in this world who knows a completely trouble-free life. Every one of us has, at some time or another, experienced tumultuous times. Why? Because troubles and trials are an intimate part of this life. These times of life aren't "fun" to go through....
Just What WAS Job's Problem? Something I've always asked myself is this: Why, after God initially said that Job did NOT sin against Him, did God then spend four chapters reprimanding him? How did Job get from the position where it was initially said of him: "In all...
Last week, in MANAGING TROUBLES, Part 2, we learned the pitfalls of falling into the ever-so-tempting trap of self-pity. We saw how self-pity will blind us to what God is truly doing in our lives and in the lives of others. But just how DO we manage our problems,...
Last week, in MANAGING TROUBLES, Part 3, we saw how having a humble heart will help us to recognize our own errors, so that we can, with a repentant heart, approach the throne of Grace. Today we need to take a look at another dangerous game that Job played in the...
Last week, in Managing Troubles, Part 4, we discovered that falling into the trap of talking but not listen will only make things worse for us. This week's lesson focuses on another mistake we so often make when faced with troubles: We fail to see God's unfailing love...