by jakeowensby | Aug 29, 2011 | Divine Guidance, God's sovereignty
Faith is what we believe. But it is also what we do. If we really believe in God, we will seek to follow God’s will.That’s not to say that we are faithless when we stray from God’s will. We will struggle with sins and doubts as we grow in faith. And we will be...
by jakeowensby | Apr 5, 2011 | God's plan, God's sovereignty, the Kingdom of Heaven
This is the last post in a series on relying on God in a messy world.Jesus knew how to stay on message. Here’s the sound bite version: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” (Mark 1:15)His parables and...
by jakeowensby | Mar 29, 2011 | God's sovereignty
This is the second post in a series about relying on God in a messy world.God doesn’t push us around. And yet he rules the universe.God is reliable. But things often don’t work out even when we’re counting on God with all our heart.Preachers and theologians and...
by jakeowensby | Mar 26, 2011 | God's sovereignty
This is the first post in a series about relying on God in a messy world.God gets involved. He’s not just a spectator, even a passionate one. God is by our side and has our back.The Creator of heaven and earth, the author of oceans and galaxies, the mover of tides...
