Open in new tab here 10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips. Job 2:10 In the midst of severe suffering, Job answered his wife’s foolish advice to “Curse God and die” with… Read More »
5/10/2025
Open in New Tab Here “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’” Genesis 2:18 “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” Genesis 1:31a “This mystery is profound, and I am saying… Read More »
3/28/2025
Open in New Tab Here 7 So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. 8 And he took a piece of broken pottery with which to scrape himself while he sat in the ashes. 9 Then his wife… Read More »
2/7/2025
Open in New Tab Here 3 And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him… Read More »
12/27/2024
Open in New Tab Here “Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? ……….” Job 1:10a With this question, the Serpent continues the assault on God’s character, he starts with the question: “Does Job fear God for no reason?”. But, these questions are also an attack… Read More »
11/8/2024
Open in New Tab Here 9 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? Job 1:9 For a long time now I have been fascinated with the questions found in the book of Job. I have determined to consider these questions one by one as I have the opportunity to write… Read More »
09/20/2024
Open in New Tab Here One of my jobs in the Air Force was driving high-ranking officers from my base to Sacramento Metro Airport about 45 minutes away. On one early morning run, an officer I was driving showed me a shortcut to the airport. After I dropped him off, I decided to take the… Read More »
8/02/2024
Open in New Tab Here For a long time now I have been fascinated with the many questions found in the book of Job. Because of this, I have determined to consider these questions one by one as I have the opportunity to write the weekly pastoral encouragement in the months and years ahead should it be the… Read More »
6/14/2024
Open in New Tab Here “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 My 3rd oldest daughter Emma graduated last week and on Sunday I have the privilege of leading Berean’s annual baby dedication. Naturally, I’m reflecting on just how fast 18 years goes by. When Andrea… Read More »
3/8/2024
Open in New Tab Here 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. – 2… Read More »
