Godonomics

Why didn’t God stop the tornadoes?

chadhovind — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:30:37 +0000

The devastation in the news seems to get worse and worse. Earthquakes are increasing. Tornadoes have been sweeping through the alley at a record pace. Why do bad things happen to good people? The financial cost is devastation to towns, families, and individuals. When many homeowners go to fix their home, they realize that their insurance doesn't cover certain "Acts of God." This salt in the wound seems to imply that God is punishing them. As we reflect on the tornadoes, we can't...

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The Apostle Paul Advocates Getting Drunk on Truth

chadhovind — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:56:48 +0000

17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Folks often say, “I wish I knew what God’s will was” but here God lays out an easy way to know his will. If you are seeing the days as evil, and making the most out of your moments to parent, to proclaim, and transform kronos into kairos. You are doing God’s will. Your entire Monday-Friday life can be an daily expression of God’s will and purpose. And you will begin to...

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Loving Your Job: Turn Normal Time into “Defining Moments”

chadhovind — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:51:33 +0000

Why walk wisely? Eph 5:15-21 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Christians have a very realistic view of evil. We are not surprised when bad things happen, we know we are living in evil times. Why is that helpful? The Bible defines reality for us. If I tell you that you are about to go on a trip to a sandy beach... You have certain expectations and plans for your packing... It I had that the “beach” is the...

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Loving Your Job: Using Time Wisely

chadhovind — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:26:32 +0000

There is an insidious tool that our world uses to keep us from becoming a disciple of Christ. It creates the illusion of progress and commitment without actually making progress. It creates a sense of “energy and accomplishment” without having any real accomplishment. It affects our marriages, our parenting, our careers, and our faith. It sounds like this:

I am planning on starting a read through the Bible plan to cover the whole Bible......

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An UnStable Craving for God: Do We Want God to USE us, or are we USING God to get what we want

chadhovind — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:05 +0000

An Unstable Craving

I was so convicted to realize that often I say I want God, but I am really using God to get what I want. When God doesn't give me what I want: A happy marriage, obedient kids, and a career...

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God give me FEET for my PATH, not a PATH for my FEET

chadhovind — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:00:19 +0000

If you have never learned about the Ibex, this video is stunning and very helpful in understanding the Psalms' prayer that God would give him hind's feet.

Introduction:

Wasn’t that video from the BBC video amazing. Deer that can literally walk on the side of mountains. While I was in Israel, I was able to see the type of deer in the Middle East that have a similar ability. The deer are much more like a Ram. The Ibex....

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Safari: How to overcome Anxiety by Parrotting Truth to Yourself

chadhovind — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:52:51 +0000

Parrot God’s Control to Yourself

Parrots repeat back to you what you tell them. Worry is like that. Worry is a parrot telling you what you already know. Things are bad... “Things are...

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Safari: The Sparrows Know How Not to Worry

chadhovind — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:47:13 +0000

We had a giant python at our church for our safari series. We were learning lessons God had for those who looked for Him in His creation.

Sparrows Know God Watches Over...

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Safari: Learning that Worry is for the Birds

chadhovind — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:35:45 +0000

A few weeks ago, our church went to the birds, including me wearing a bird brain head. We spoke about how the birds from how to trust in God better than we humans do.

When I was around 10, I went to a Safari type animal place called Alligator...

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Josh McDowell proves Jesus Christ is the predicted Messiah

chadhovind — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:24:07 +0000

A few weeks ago, Josh McDowell spoke at our church. he shared how his research and journey from Atheist to Christ-follower began as he engaged his mind in the undeniable facts of history regarding the predictions and fulfillment of prophecy regarding the Messiah. He also spoke of why his difficulty trusting in God as father was partly intellectual and partly emotional. He shared a painful story of sexual abuse and spiritual fortitude that led him to trust in Christ To listen to the...

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