by Claude Stauffer | Nov 14, 2023 | Trials, Will of God, Wreckage
“When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary” – Acts 27:4 Is our comfort in life God’s priority for us? Are people always healed? Is it ever God’s will to suffer, to go through trials, to wreck? God’s...
by Claude Stauffer | Nov 6, 2019 | Faith, Testing, Trials
“Now these are the nations which the Lord left, that He might test Israel by them, that is, all who had not known any of the wars in Canaan” – Judges 3:1 Have you ever asked yourself why has this happened to me? Everyone at one time or the other asks...
by Claude Stauffer | Oct 1, 2019 | Grace, Holy Spirit, Hope, Providence, Trials, Trust, Will of God
For wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. – Ruth 1:16 There are times in history when things get so dark it causes us to question whether or not God is involved in life. We see a...
by Claude Stauffer | Aug 6, 2019 | Comfort for grieving, Death, God's love, Hope, love, Salvation, Tragedy, Trials
“And above all things have fervent love for one another. . . “– 1 Peter 4:8a In the last few days we’ve experienced two tragic shootings, one in El Paso Texas, one in Dayton Ohio. Much of the mainstream media and liberal politicians were quick to seize upon the...
by Claude Stauffer | Jun 19, 2019 | depression, Desperation, Hope, Trials
“Save me, O God! For waters have come up to my neck.” – Psalm 69:1 Ever feel overwhelmed by life, like you’re drowning in a sea of problems? You don’t know what the future holds. You’ve lost hope. All you see is darkness. You got the bad report from the doctor. Your...