Advent 2025 begins tomorrow. For some believers, that word feels “Catholic” or “high church,” something that belongs to other traditions and not to ordinary evangelical Christians. But at its core, Advent is not about candles or calendars. It is about something every true Christian treasures: Waiting for Christ, remembering His first coming, and longing…
Step outside on a clear night and just look up. Psalm 19 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God,” and you can feel what David meant. No voice. No words. Yet the message fills the sky.
Bad things are happening all the time. It seems like the world is going to hell in a hand basket. These are what Jesus called birth pains; signs that the Great Tribulation is coming. How bad will it really be?
Many pulpits no longer preach the truth about sin and the need for repentance. Instead, the message has shifted to self-esteem, self-affirmation, and “God likes you just the way you are.” That sounds kind. It is not.
Suffering is one of the greatest obstacles to faith in Christianity. It is one of the primary reasons people reject the notion of a loving, all-powerful God. When tragedy strikes, whether through personal loss, illness, or injustice, many ask, If God is truly good, why does He allow this?
How can I know what God’s will is in my life or in a particular situation? This is a legitimate question and one that followers of Christ should be asking. Let’s explore why we should want to know and do God’s will in our lives, and how we can discover what that is.