Many of us have been hoping for something for a loooooooooong time—the salvation of a loved-one or some other break-through—which stubbornly refuses to come to pass.  What are some truths that are sturdy enough to cling to?  Here are a few a friend sent Tricia and me, to encourage us while we wait: 1.       God is God and God is good. (Jeremiah 32:27,40-41) 2.       God loves you and your loved-ones more than you can comprehend. (Romans  8:37-39) 3.       God’s way is always better than my way. (Deuteronomy 32:4) 4.       Sometimes I need to take things off the throne of my life and put them on the  altar.  (1 John 5:21 5.       God will accomplish what concerns you and me.  (Psalm 138:8) 6.       Thank God—even for the hard stuff.  This expresses trust and opens the door  for His good … Read entire article »

  Martin Luther—writing in German of course—created a “haustafel” (a “table of house rules”) for life among believers.  Of course, the Great Reformer simply repeats what God says.  And what are those “house rules”?  Read on! (Want a PDF version of this?  Just copy this link and paste it into your browser:  http://tiny.cc/qq4d4) Martin Luther’s “Haustafel”:  “Table of House Rules” for Life in the Family of Christ’s Followers 1 Corinthians 7:21-22; Ephesians 5:21—6:9; Colossians 3:18—4:1; Titus 2:4-10; 1 Peter 3:18—3:9 Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them.  Love them just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having … Read entire article »