Chapter three ended last week with Nebuchadnezzar praising God because of his deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the seven-times-hotter fiery furnace. He made a decree that a tearing of limb from limb be executed on anyone who spoke against God and in chapter four, we see him send a testimony of what the Most High God had done for him.
Read MoreRegardless of what emotions are flowing in our students’ minds, they need our prayers more than ever. There is an enemy that wants to steal, kill, and destroy God’s good creation. Followers of Christ must wake up to the dangers that wait for our kids in the hallways. What better time to pray for our students? Here are five ways we can pray for our kids right now.
Read MoreDaniel 3 is probably one of the most famous stories in the old testament. I can’t count the number of times I’ve probably seen the Veggie Tale’s version of it. It’s such a crazy story of God’s intervention that it almost seems unbelievable. How can three God-fearing men survive being thrown into a massive overheated fire pit?
Read MoreLast week we started a new series on Daniel, “A Man Set Apart.” We saw last week how everything that happened to Daniel was given from the LORD, how the LORD is sovereign over everything, and we even started to see how the LORD works everything for his glory and purposes.
Read MoreWith so many heart-breaking stories and so many polarizing responses, we find ourselves paralyzed. Not knowing what to say or even how to move forward, we end up doing nothing, saying nothing. This is a problem. Silence in the face of brokenness is dangerous. And when we bring that into the home, our family becomes lost, searching for a response we failed to provide, and finding only the best counsel the world has to offer.
Read MoreGod’s sovereignty, or control, can be a heated topic. Some think that if he controls and dictates everything then that would make us like robots. Others think God controlling every little decision creates a warm ‘theology blanket’ for their soul.
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