Tag Archives: God’s will

Was God’s will done in the US election result?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

Like many, I’m still reeling from the US election result. Right now, and from right here, the world’s future looks more uncertain and more troubled than ever. God clearly didn’t answer my prayer not to let Trump be elected president, … Continue reading →

Posted in Calvinism, Politics and faith, World events | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

When the very worst happens

Posted on February 5, 2014 by

In recent posts I’ve been looking at questions around God’s leading and speaking, and God’s plans for our lives. But what happens when everything appears to have gone completely wrong, awry, off course? What are we to do when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger at God, Dark night of the soul, Divine intervention, Evil, Love of God, Suffering, Tragedy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Does God have a Perfect Plan For Your Life?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

While we’re still in the first flush of the New Year, making plans with the blank page of the future open before us, it’s maybe worth considering this question. It’s become a kind of evangelical evangelistic cliché: ‘God loves you … Continue reading →

Posted in Calvinism, Future, Guidance, The faith journey | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments