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Why is there so much suffering in the world when God is supposed to be good? Our lives are often lived in the gap between what we think God should be doing and the reality of our circumstances. Does that mean we walk away from him? Link to intro video (Charlie used it to demonstrate a blindly optimistic worldview – inconsistent with a biblical worldview – that assumes life is always getting better): https://youtu.be/8JkBD4SI1BQ

Why is there so much suffering in the world when God is supposed to be good? Our lives are often lived in the gap between what we think God should be doing and the reality of our circumstances. Does that mean we walk away from him?

To wrap up the sermon series, we look at the story of David and his father-in-law, Saul. David shows us that honor has weight and value and is freely given from a heart yielded to God. Modern generations seem to confuse honor and respect and now is the time to clarify the difference.

To wrap up the sermon series, we look at the story of David and his father-in-law, Saul. David shows us that honor has weight and value and is freely given from a heart yielded to God. Modern generations seem to confuse honor and respect and now is the time to clarify the difference.

To wrap up the sermon series, we look at the story of David and his father-in-law, Saul. David shows us that honor has weight and value and is freely given from a heart yielded to God. Modern generations seem to confuse honor and respect and now is the time to clarify the difference.

Christians in the early church were known for their compassion for children, no matter the age, gender, physical or mental challenge. They knew to invest in those whom Jesus held so dear. How do we do this today?

Christians in the early church were known for their compassion for children, no matter the age, gender, physical or mental challenge. They knew to invest in those whom Jesus held so dear. How do we do this today?

This father and son story tells of sacrifice, faith and trust. God demanded a sacrifice, but provided the Lamb. He doesn't want our money or our possessions, he wants all of us – wholly surrendered.

This father and son story tells of sacrifice, faith and trust. God demanded a sacrifice, but provided the Lamb. He doesn't want our money or our possessions, he wants all of us – wholly surrendered.

Christianity is the only faith that allows your relationship with the Creator to be more than a student, a servant or a follower. By way of adoption, God can become your Father. In love, he chose you.

Christianity is the only faith that allows your relationship with the Creator to be more than a student, a servant or a follower. By way of adoption, God can become your Father. In love, he chose you.

If you don't stop and ask yourself where you are going in life, how will you know if you have reached the destination? What are you striving for at the end of the journey? Will you finish the race well? Charlie speaks to this in Sunday's sermon.