After hearing Jim's message this week, it reminded me of another message I've heard on this topic. It echoes a lot of the same things that Jim spoke to but given that this particular pastor has almost twice as much time to devote to the topic in a sermon, I thought I might share it with you.

As I read through the prayer list today I couldn't help but notice all the requests related to cancer...

The questions raised by pain and what God is in control of are really part of a larger issue of theology referred to as God's sovereignty or providence. There are differing doctrinal positions on this issue. Most of you will have strong feelings one way or another as we talk about these things. Personally, I am not very interested in discussing doctrine based upon what we think or feel. Rather, I would like us to respond to what God's Word has to say on the topic.

I know this may seem out of context, but sometimes you see something so amazing that your jaw hits the floor.

 

With summer around the corner, it won't be long until our routines are disrupted. School is out. The sun is out. There are vacations to take. Things get turned upside down for awhile. How do we keep our faith right side up in the midst of these temporary disruptions?