Life's Inanities and Ironies

Understanding Divine Sovereignty, Suffering, and the Eternal Purposes of God from the Inerrant Scriptures Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this is one of the most pressing and painful questions that has echoed through the hearts of God’s people across every generation: Why does a sovereign, all-powerful, all-loving, and all-wise God permit — even ordain — suffering, trials, loss, sickness, betrayal, and hardship in the lives of those He has saved and chosen? We are not talking here about the judgment that falls upon the rebellious and unrepentant world. We are speaking of the afflictions that come upon the redeemed, the born-again, the blood-bought children of God who walk in the light of His Word and cling to the fundamentals of the faith once delivered to the saints. This question is not new. It is as old as the book of Job and as fresh as the latest diagnosis, the latest pink slip, the latest betrayal by a trusted friend, or the latest wave of cultural hostility against those...

 “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”   — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ( NKJV ) We live in a complaining culture. Social media feeds are filled with grievances, news cycles thrive on outrage, and even many Christians find it easier to grumble than to give thanks when life gets hard. Yet the Holy Spirit , through the Apostle Paul , issues a crystal-clear, non-negotiable command: in everything give thanks. Notice the little word “in.” Not “for” everything (though sometimes we can get there by grace), but **in** everything. In the diagnosis and in the healing. In the layoff and in the provision. In the prodigal’s rebellion and in the homecoming. In the coffin and in the empty tomb. This is not positive thinking . This is not “fake it till you make it.” This is the revealed will of God for every born-again believer. If you have ever wondered, “Lord, what is Your will for my life?”—here is one thing you never have to pray about again. God...

Life can throw us into seasons that test our endurance—times when our bodies ache, our responsibilities overwhelm, and even the weather seems to conspire against us. For anyone facing such struggles, these moments can feel isolating and exhausting. Yet, there’s a thread of hope that weaves through every hardship: God’s unwavering promises. This blog post is for those who, like the author of the quoted text below, are grappling with physical limitations, work challenges, and environmental strains while clinging to faith. The author shared a raw and honest glimpse into their recent days: “The last couple of days have been really rough physically for me. Sometimes it's like that when you're on dialysis. I guess that combined with this week being Fair week it has been a little hard on me. Again not complaining. Just stating facts. From the time I got out of dialysis this Wednesday through now till Saturday morning which includes a day off and a another dialysis day. I am just about...