by Jim Fain

Jay Adams would often introduce a subject, share a few words thereof, and then quip, “Someone should write a book about that.” I am sure he would say the same here. Much more needs said. Our modest goal here is to show Christians from Scripture what God requires of them—especially in suffering (e.g., being cancelled). Jesus himself not only tells every Christian how to respond, but He also provides the motive behind the response. Remember, our Lord wants obedience that flows “from the heart” (Romans 6:17). Christians must not only do that which pleases God, but they must also do so for the right reasons. Learning how and why to respond when canceled—that is our goal.

by Elma Bunch with epilogue by Pastor Warren Lamb

I am titling my testimony “Walking Through” because for me, healing was not immediate. It took me years, and I had to “walk through” the process of remembering, forgiving, letting go, and most of all believing I was worthy of the healing I asked God to bring me.

Have you ever read a Bible verse repeatedly and each time you read it, it revealed something new? Well, that is how my relationship is with God. He gives me only what I can handle in that moment. Healing is a process—not a sprint, but a marathon. God will not give us more than we can handle, and He will never leave us nor forsake us. It took me an extremely long time to grasp and believe those promises and understand I am worthy of them!

By Ricardo Amaro Hernandez

What is guiding you? Scripture . . . or feelings?

The turmoil of today’s world is a perfect example of what results from allowing feelings to guide us.

Where to start as we look at the turmoil? From abuse of power to COVID to mask or no mask, riots, “cancel culture,” and so much more. These past two years have been full of great challenges—some that have been out of our hands but others that resulted from our own doing—or failure to act.

Emotion-filled encounters and disagreements have led many to seek answers within themselves instead of from the only source that can give them life. I can see the despair and hurt every time I counsel someone. I love being busy but I do not love seeing the darkness that comes from the enemy of our souls and people seeking support and strength from within their hearts instead of depending on Jesus and His Word. I hate to see the pain they are suffering. My professor and mentor said recently to us in class that he is tired of seeing darkness. Me too!