Welcome to Good News for Today!
Good News from the Bible:
“This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps. 118:24)
This blog addresses difficult and threatening topics as they attack Christianity. But, take heart! Not all is dark and gloomy. God reigns! These posts will share links to positive and helpful articles designed to encourage God’s people.
God’s Word for Today
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5–6 ESV)
Does God Give Us Only What We Can Handle?
Have you ever said something like, “Hang in there, God doesn’t give you more than you can handle” to someone facing a difficult situation? I have, and I admit this is the wrong thing to say.
This post explains why.
Enter the phrase, “God will only give you what you can handle.” Friends who offer this expression amid suffering genuinely want to encourage. But it’s important to consider this cordial catchphrase in light of the gospel. Because not only is it not in the Bible, it’s not true. The truth is that God does give us what we cannot handle.
How These 10 Proverbs Help in Everyday Life
https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/how-these-10-proverbs-help-in-every-day-life.html
In Proverbs we find much wisdom and practical advice. This article reflects on 10 particularly helpful proverbs.
The Non-Paralyzing Search for God’s Will
Do you want to know God’s will for your life? If so, you’re not alone. It is natural for you, God’s child, to want to know the Father’s will for you.
Well, it may not be as difficult as you think. This article provides good insight into know the will of God.
Searching for “peace” about a decision. Listening for God’s direction. Following the leading of the Holy Spirit. Waiting for a word from the Lord. All of these and more often lead to Christian Decision Paralysis. We desperately want to make sure we’re within God’s will, so we don’t dare move or plan until one or more of them can confirm we’ve made a godly decision.
But what if we didn’t need to wait on all these signs? What if we could make decisions without Christian Decision Paralysis taking a hold of us? What if discovering God’s will wasn’t such a mystical, mysterious hunt?
Encouragement for Parents in Our Sexually Confused Culture
In this post Carl Trueman shares just what the title promises. Good advice for all parents and grandparents.
Learning to Be Content and Trust God in Any Circumstances
Each phase of life is different, with its own challenges but also its own rewards. The way to contentment is to trust God’s purposes in our present circumstances. For many of us, there’s major uncertainty about where we will be or what we will be doing a few months from now or even tomorrow.
Contentment must be learned. God is our teacher and source of contentment: “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13).
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24–26)
