God gave it all to us.

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Besides the Storms

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” “Now make it yours.” Can we, as children of God, be under the…


Battle fields or better fields.

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Besides the Storms

1 Peter 1:6-7 6 In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result…


Deep in the furnace.

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Besides the Storms

Isaiah 43:2 AMP “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you.  “Character or comfort” Isaiah 43:2 is clearly not a Promise for the faint of heart, but…


Is your mind falling apart?

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Besides the Storms

3 John 1:11 (AMP) Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not…


Roads of Suffering leads to Gods glory.

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Besides the Storms

Psalm 121:7-8 The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your life. 8The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in [everything that you do] From this time forth and forever. [Deut 28:6; Prov 2:8; 3:6]   “Why is God not guarding me?” Q: Does it mean I am sinning when…