Category: Living the Gospel

  • AP Article on Matt Chandler

    A little over a month ago I informed our church through the blog and e-mail channels about Matt Chandler’s cancer, and asked everyone to pray for him.  On Thanksgiving Day, Matt collapsed, and subsequently found out that he had a significant brain tumor formed by an aggressive form of cancer.  I knew this guy would…

  • Questioning God over Haiti

    Natural evil is one of the most difficult challenges to our faith in God.  When horrible natural events like the Haitian earthquake take place, many wonder why a God who could act did not.  Found this blog on the Resurgence website that is worth the read on this topic.

  • Praying for Eureka like Nehemiah

    On Sunday we looked at how Nehemiah responded to the news that the walls of Jerusalem were in rubble and the gates had been burned.  When Nehemiah heard that Jerusalem was a mess, his response was to weep, mourn, fast, and pray for the next four months.  I have a difficult time praying for our…

  • Al Mohler blog on Haiti

    Whenever a tragic event like the Haitian earthquake takes place, it raises questions about God’s presence and his judgment.  Some will run to the extreme of saying that God did not know this would happen, and that he was in no way involved in this sort of event.  Others will make assertive  and arrogant claims…

  • Responding to the Haiti Crisis with Gospel Centered giving

    News today from Haiti is not good.  While events like this earthquake do leave us with questions about the sovereignty and presence of God, it also gives those of us who follow Jesus the opportunity to get involved.  I am sure some of you are thinking about giving to help the rescue and care efforts…