Roger

Faith is a subject often discussed in Christian circles.  It is the believer’s anchor, mentioned 458 times in the New Testament (New International Version).  Nowhere is it better defined than in Hebrew 11:1. “ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Faith is not a “shot in the dark.”   It is not hoping for the best.   It is not a hit and miss proposition.   It is the firm conviction that what God said He will do, He will do!   Faith impresses the Lord and moves His hand to act on our behalf.   Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “ without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”   There always seems to be a correlation between “seeking the Lord” and faith.   When we “hang out” with someone, we get to know their heart and we develop a give and take relationship that becomes mutually satisfying.   I...

Have you ever said something wasn’t fair?  I suppose most of us have at some point.  I have! Living for the Lord comes with highs and lows, good times and bad times and we who take our faith seriously often are challenged by life’s inequities.   We have even developed our own Christian cliché: “Life is not fair, but God is good!”   This quote sounds reasonable and smacks of truth, but when we face circumstances that threaten to harm or even destroy us, we wonder about the validity of such a statement. That’s why I caution believers not to allow unfair circumstances to become their defining moment.   Serving God may seem a cruel joke if we allow seemingly unfair events to stall our faith.   It could appear that God is not as benevolent as we preach.   Truthfully, I have allowed certain inequities in my life steal my entitled joy and make me doubt God’s love for me.   In short, I have at times become angry at God for allowing adverse situ...