Have you ever seen oranges growing on an apple tree? What about watermelons? Although modern science has done amazing things, usually fruit trees only grow fruit that matches the nature of the tree. Here’s a slightly trickier question: is an …
If someone were to ask you, “Who are you?” how would you answer? You might give your name, a description, information about your family, or maybe a description of how you spend your time. All of these help to answer …
How do you usually respond when bad things happen to you? Do you ever think about how your own responses to difficulties set an example for others? This verse is from a passage in the book of Romans that talks …
Have you ever experienced persecution for your faith? Are you ever tempted to doubt God when bad things happen to you? If so, this verse challenges us to remember that God uses all things – even sufferings and evil – …
Can you think of a time when it was very hard to believe that God’s plan for you was good? For some of us, this happens when we or our loved ones are suffering. For others, it happens when God’s …
Has there ever been a time when you felt completely surrounded by bad circumstances, bad people, or your own bad desires? Where did you look for comfort? God promises to be with us always, and to give us the strength …