Tag Archives: trouble

But First We Must Run Aground

Posted on August 11, 2014 by parklinscomb

Last Sunday I preached from Acts 27:25, where Paul tells the crew and other passengers on his storm-embattled ship that he had received a message from God that everyone on board would be saved—and he believed God. A short statement … Continue reading →

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A Ruined Trip

Posted on November 8, 2013 by parklinscomb

Mark 15:21 “They *pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross.” Jews were supposed to attend three feasts in Jerusalem yearly. For those living in Palestine … Continue reading →

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The Christian and Trials

Posted on November 9, 2012 by parklinscomb

Jesus never promised us an easy discipleship. On the contrary, He was quite truthful about the difficulty that would accompany anyone following Him. Yet, there always seems to be a human part of us that expects things to go better … Continue reading →

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Raising Godly Teens, #3 — Let Them Suffer (and Learn) a Little

Posted on May 10, 2012 by parklinscomb

I hope this title doesn’t make me sound like a monster, but interestingly enough it is actually biblical: “Do not hold back discipline from the child, although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.” Proverbs 23:13, NAS95. … Continue reading →

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Paul’s first missionary journey — Acts 13-15

Posted on January 2, 2012 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading in Acts begins an almost exclusive focus on Paul’s missionary activity from the first missionary journey with Barnabas up to the time he was probably released from his first Roman imprisonment. Since many of us are unfamiliar with … Continue reading →

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Hard things to hear

Posted on December 26, 2011 by parklinscomb

Glad you’ve joined me again today. I am the vine – John 15:5 The vine is the life source for the branches. In order to be capable of good fruit there must of necessity be a strong connection. Good fruit … Continue reading →

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Pay attention to Me, O My people — Isaiah 50-52

Posted on September 21, 2011 by parklinscomb

When things go bad in our lives, our first impulse is often to look heavenward and ask, “Why?” Sometimes, God is not involved at all — it’s Satan or evil men or the result of the fall (disease, aging, etc.). … Continue reading →

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