
Helping Those Struggling with Disaster
There is certainly “no shortage of bad things that happen to good people.” Human answers will not completely help those in stress.
There is certainly “no shortage of bad things that happen to good people.” Human answers will not completely help those in stress.
Jesus loved children and he loved people that cared about children. He loved children because of their innocence and wonder. Children can imagine anything and try for any goal.
From the role of prostitute to a well-connected heroine of the Bible. An amazing transformation in her life, all from recognizing the sovereign power of God.
Thiel does this by checking off every box. They care about their students, not just in words, with deeds. They care about their alumni, not just for their money, but their input.
Being bold in our faith isn’t what repels people about our belief, it’s when we don’t live the Gospel that repels people. How could any person not agree with the Golden Rule, “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you.”
What is important about this story, is it is one of the first times in the Bible that women are raised up as being wiser, more faithful and stronger than man.
The story of Moses is about leadership with the heart. Leadership that is not self-interested, but committed to a common good. Leadership inspired by a relationship with God.
It is more about how we include all people in the fellowship of church. It is more about changing the church to match the natural occurrence of changing demographics.
Her view of God was far different that that which existed in the Victorian age of the 19th century. When many viewed God as a stern judge of behavior, she viewed God as merciful and not condemning.
The family and more specifically women and children were Willard’s interest. Her fight to eliminate alcohol was to protect families. Many historian’s miss this point when evaluating Willard’s role.