People often ask, “Why does God allow evil?” It could also be asked another way, “Why does God allow people to do evil when He knows ahead of time what people will choose and the outcome of their choices?” And if a person says they do not believe God knows everything ahead of time, then they would be saying God is not all-knowing and not in control. I don’t think any of us want to believe or follow a God who is not in control or who can be caught by surprise. So then the question becomes “Why does an […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
We worry and we complain. We get upset when we are inconvenienced. I know how easy it is to get caught up in it, and before we know it, the moment in time has passed us by. But one day, if we are so lucky to live long enough, we will probably see things differently. The petty arguments, the spilled milk, even the bad grade or that terrible boss, no longer seem to matter. They are long gone. It is in the laughter, the beauty, the living in the present, where we begin to cherish what life is really about. This next story about Jesus […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
I read a statistic recently that said about 75% of Americans think “being good” will get them to heaven. That must include a lot of church-going people in that statistic! In response, my analytical mind always wants to ask, “How good do you have to be?” Is one really good heroic deed enough? Or does the good have to outnumber the bad – and if so, what is considered bad, because that is equally important to the equation. And do little white lies count as bad? You get the idea. Ironically, the statistics on charitable giving and doing is far less than […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
“I assure you: I do not know you!” Well done, good and faithful servant!” Which would you rather hear? Jesus tells us two parables about the end times in the second part of his speech known as the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25. Jesus delivers this speech on the Mount of Olives at the end of his ministry, and it is considered to be some of the most prophetic messages of the entire Bible. It is not from Revelations, which is controversial to some, but this comes directly from Jesus. […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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