The story of Job is so incredibly tragic that many people believe it is only a story and didn’t really happen. But it did happen. The real-life experience of Job and his response teaches us how to respond “when life tumbles in.”
The Thanksgiving holiday provides us the opportunity to take stock of just how richly blessed we are, materially and spiritually. It is when we learn the difficult lesson of contentment that we also learn the true meaning of thanksgiving.
Life is really a matter of timing, for timing is everything. This should be evident to us. You and I probably have a number of clocks and calendars in our homes. Many of us carry a timepeace attached to our wrist, and time indicators are built into our cell phones, computer screens, etc. Time and…
How often do we say, “Patience is a virtue,” yet fail in showing patience? Today’s text is rich in providing instruction for how to grow in patience toward people, circumstances, ourselves, and especially, the Lord.