God is often referred to as the “Big Guy in the Sky.” When indicating where God lives we will point up into the air. He’s the one up there and out there somewhere beyond the edges of the universe. All the while he is peering down watching over us. This is how many people view God and with good reason.When Jesus ascended to heaven, he went up into the clouds … [Read more...] about True or False: God is the Big Guy in the Sky
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True or False: God Just Wants Me to Be Happy
Happiness! Of course, God wants me to be happy. Why would God not want me to be happy? This is the mentality of many people. As Americans, we have made happiness an idol. We make it our ultimate aim. We will do what we need to do to be happy. It is even in our Declaration of Independence. All men (and women) are created equal and are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit … [Read more...] about True or False: God Just Wants Me to Be Happy
True or False: God’s Will Be Done
We pray our prayer for God to do his work. We pray for healing. We pray for success. We pray for safety. There are many things we ask God to do. As we finish our prayers we make sure to add one little important piece: “not my will be done, but your will be done.” We are taught to pray according to God’s will. This is a good thing. Jesus told us to do this in … [Read more...] about True or False: God’s Will Be Done
True or False: This is My Cross to Bear
I was once ministering to a cancer patient. One day while I was sitting with them, they told me their cancer was their cross to bear. They believed that the cancer was given to them by God. They believed it was God’s will for them to suffer the disease. They were not sure why, but they were convinced that this was their cross and that God was doing this to them. The idea … [Read more...] about True or False: This is My Cross to Bear
True or False: God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle
There is much suffering in the world. Sometimes it smacks you right in the face. You are beaten up and knocked down. You are emotionally wrecked and distraught beyond comprehension. There are also times when you are overwhelmed. You feel out of place, and that you have bit off more then you can chew. Or you are confronted with an addiction that no matter how much effort you … [Read more...] about True or False: God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle