When God’s “No” Is Actually His Greatest “Yes?”
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalms 84:11 Have you ever prayed for something that you were sure was good—only to see the door shut? In those moments, it’s easy to wonder if God […]
The Raven and the Dove: When It’s Safe to Leave the Ark
After the flood receded, as related in Genesis, Noah needed to know when it was safe to leave the ark. So, he sent out two kinds of birds: a raven; and a dove. (Genesis 8:6-8) The raven never returned. As a scavenger, it found plenty of dead carcasses and decay floating around, so it was […]