EDITION #07
Something new, and a preview!
Ok, all, we’re mixing things up. In this newsletter we will start with an introduction to our latest blog post and then you’ll get a preview. A preview of what? The first video in our new course for Jesus followers. Enjoy!
Blog Post: HOW CAN I WITNESS ABOUT GOD WHEN HE LETS INNOCENT PEOPLE SUFFER?
Y’all, I don’t usually take a question and immediately turn it into a blog post, but this one tugs at my heart, and I feel the Holy Spirit calling me to address it.
It comes from my friend Shell Giermann, who I’ve known for many years! If you also want to submit a question like Shell did, head over to our contact page.
Let me give you the scenario as Shell sent it to me. She was talking to a friend. This friend “had a strong faith as a child, still believes there is a God, but really wants nothing to do with Him because of life experiences. Her big struggle is how a God who knows all and loves all can allow babies and children to suffer. (She was abused and lost a newborn who lived for 12 hours- and she never got to hold him.)”
“All that to ask - how do I witness to, encourage, and show God’s love to someone who doesn’t understand how a loving God allows things like this?”
Wow. This one really hit me. Let’s see if we can help Shell’s friend reestablish a strong relationship with the Lord!
THE TWO QUESTIONS
The fact is, Shell gave us one question, but there’s another lurking under it. And the lurker is where we must start. The questions are:
Why does a loving God allow difficult things to happen to “innocent” people?
How do I reach people who don’t care about God (or don’t believe He exists) because they’ve never gotten a satisfactory answer to the first question?
READ MORE…
Ready for the preview? Here is the video for the first draft of Module 1 for our new Jesus Followers Course. I’d love for you to check it out and send me any feedback you have! Just visit our contact page. Thanks!
Some helpful links:
Link to the New Jesus Followers course outline for your review and suggestions!
Blog Post: How Can I Witness About God When He Allows Innocent People to Suffer?
BONUS: The Inspire Bible I use every day!
PLEASE check out the course outline and offer any suggestions you have!
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Love you, my friend!
-Troy
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
-James 4:8a NLT