We often become jealous when we look at the world. Sometimes it can seem like God is raining down his blessings on those who care nothing for him, while those who love him and cry out to him for help find no answer. Will you let them get away with this forever? Will they succeed [...]

All through the Bible, and especially in the Old Testament, is a repeated thought: “Who will help me? Who will defend me?” Habakkuk watches as men and women seek justice, and can’t find it: Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. The law [...]

“How long, O LORD, must I call for help?  But you do not listen!  ‘Violence!’ I cry, but you do not come to save.  Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me?” Habakkuk 1:2-3Habakkuk 1:2-3English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEVHabakkuk Complains to the Lord 2 Our Lord, how long must I beg for your [...]

I grew up believing that one should never question God. Looking back, I don’t know if I was told that, or if my personal view of God led me to think that. Regardless, as an adult studying scripture, I learned that approaching God boldly with our doubts and questions is exactly what the characters in [...]