When Bad Things Happen to Good People

[@kathybullard5283]

The rain falls on the just and unjust...bad things happen to the good and bad. God is good all the time!!!

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

Your Devotionals are a blessing to me helps me stay in touch with God more than just sitting in church in my own studies

[@abby4-m4p]

i SO APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS AND LEARN FROM EACH ONE OF THEM.. I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS TODAY, IT HAS MUCH MORE MEANING TO ME THAN YOU REALIZE. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU !

[@Lainypop]

Thank you for posting these devotionals, thank you!!!

[@annepeoples2139]

Thank you for continuing to do these bible studies. It is a blessing to me. God bless you and your wife and family.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Thank you, Anne!

[@mrsdomino4196]

I enjoyed Tough Questions answered series by R.C. Sproul. When our only son died in 2020 I can say it brought us to our knees before The Lord. His infinite mercy and grace poured over us. Many instances of seeing His Hand upon us. Pain...yes. Questions...yes. Whispers from family and friends...yes. Our focus turned to The Resurrection. How precious it is knowing our loved ones are there. God sacrificed his only Son for us. He knows how I feel. It gives me the strength to finish this race. God Bless you Colonel.

[@rena6895]

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing your courage. ❤️God Bless you!

[@wandamoore5165]

Good Morning Steve. The devotion was wonderful this morning. There is so much in the book of Job of endurance and Trust through Faith. Earlier this year our 12 year old Great Grandson was crossing a street with two of his friends and was hit by a 17 year old driver going 70 mile and hour never applied her breaks. My daughter and granddaughter are having a hard time excepting what happened. A person could question why my GGrandson instead of one of the others was taken. I told them I truly believe he felt no pain that God took the soul before the impacted. He loved Jesus and in his own way he let people around him know that too. I personally feel God used his life to open others eyes to trusting in Jesus as their Savior just as our little GGrandson did. I miss him so much but knowing that he is in Heaven and someday we will see him again is our assurance. Didn’t mean to rattle on, take care and have a good day and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@carolcapps4359]

So true. Bless you and your family.

[@peacefulwife5199]

Matthew 5:45 My Momma told me to memorize this verse. It's about the rain falling on the just.....and unjust. This verse helped me cope with things that I couldn't understand why God would allow to happen. Keeping my eyes on Jesus is the cure for the word......why. God Bless you and yours.🙏

[@vicki5766]

Amen ,be perfect (in love)for one another.So that we may be called the children of God.

[@bluegrassgirl2972]

I have to visit with my old friend Job now and then. His life glorified God and we gain wisdom by reading and studying God's word. Life is not for the faint hearted.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Truth!

[@brendaknight7113]

I loved listening to your Mom, her voice was calming to me, she was a gift. I love that you have continued..I loved this lesson.

[@paulinewhite3796]

This is so true. It’s all about faith. I feel blessed but, I also know life is not without pain. Our eternal home with God will reap rewards for all who believe. I feel sorry for those who can’t believe as I don’t understand how they get through life. Thank you for posting.

[@amylyn5220]

Amen. I now, in the process of what has happened to me in the last two years are coming to understand that one lesson is that I have a better relationship with Jesus and that’s just beautiful.

[@WillowsGarden]

Good morning everyone. I feel so blessed even though I’ve lost my husband, my oldest daughter, my stepson that I raised and was like my son. I’ve had three strokes myself, but I’ve had a blessed life because what would my life had been without them and their love in my life. People say to me how can you be so strong to deal with so much loss in my life. But, what would my life had been without them, the love, joy and memories they have given me. Someone said God must think you can move mountains to endure so much pain and loss. But, when the Lord calls me home, I will see them again. God Bless you and your family, have an awesome day!

[@lizgriffin7381]

Your heart is set on things above, not on things below. God bless you.

[@WillowsGarden]

@@lizgriffin7381 yes, my life is for God and he is in control, I will always trust him. You have a blessed day!

[@bonniehess816]

Love God and love your channel 💕! Don't ever quit! God's has plans for you and this venue.🙏 God does not cause bad things to happen but his grace and love and our faith in him helps us get through all things..

[@rondahisle4091]

I think God strengthen us through adversity. He does not guarantee us an easy time her on earth. But he does bless us as we learn through out life's trials. Our reward is in heaven. And I believe through faith in Jesus we will receive blessings and we can grow in faith.

[@Neverquit...7]

Thanks, I needed this. God bless you..

[@joyceedwards9652]

Amen to trusting the Lord!!

[@amym7825]

Thank you for continuing devotionals. I really enjoy them.

[@vicki5766]

Colonel you are always a blessing to us.God speaks to us all in his still small voice ,,,if we listen.The rain falls on the Just ,and unjust.God is absolutely good & just!If we live or die it is all for the glory of God.We have a whole cloud of witnesses around us. Heaven and earth and all things therein take notice of all the things done in it.Looking for saved souls giving glory and honor to God.Blessings ,,,be upon you and your family Colonel.

[@ruthgordon9881]

Loved today's devotion we never know why things happen but God has a reason we might not understand but he does thanks for sharing the nice devotion your mother a.lovely women blessings to you Arlene

[@donnaj.1634]

This touched home. My husband and I have watched our oldest go through her own battle and she and we are so blessed to have weathered this storm with her. Thank you for each message you post. They are truly God inspired.

[@deebee7746]

God Bless We The People

[@Yolduranduran]

Thank you. This resonated with me in that I feel that God gives us an opportunity to do good. Why don't we help people instead of blame God? Why don't we turn our back on evil instead of hurting others and then blame God?

[@doreenc3223]

I have just lost my husband Bill to an aggressive cancer two days ago..We are both Christians..so many people prayed for a healing but God's answer was NO... I'm more than broken.. I'm crushed.. I've lost my best friend... I know Bill's in heaven out of pain...Rev.21:4...but I am in indescribable pain.. I love Jesus and will trust the Lord...please pray for me..thank you 💔

[@kpaycee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for you.

[@PhyllisStokes]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Doreen. Praying for you.

[@doreenc3223]

@@PhyllisStokes thank you

[@doreenc3223]

@@kpaycee thank you

[@wadesgirl8271]

Thank you for my Sunday time... each time you are helping me.

[@juliechristiansen4363]

I saw some Whitman's Sampler today in Walgreens and thought of Mr. Bucky. I loved him, and your mom. Keep up the good work Colonel!

[@sharonnunn3385]

I hear this question often. My answer is that God didn’t bring bad things into this world. We did, through our disobedience. How many things has He prevented from happening that we aren’t even aware of, because they didn’t happen? He doesn’t always rescue us from our circumstances, or our consequences. But He is always with us. He will walk beside us, hold our hands, even carry us when we need it. Like you were right there for Bella when she was afraid! He is a good God, but it’s a cruel world. He has chosen us, but He has given us free will to choose Him or not. I don’t know how people get through hard times without Him. ❤️

[@jjsolly5039]

Love this devotional this morning! It seems Bella's response showed you have been raising her right! She sensed you were being a"stinker" - she showed Discernment! 😊But seriously, when God allowed my house and all in it and my pet to die as I fled a wildfire, it was hard, but I read Psalm 27:13-14 in the old Bible I'd grabbed on the way out. And I have to say, God has given me beauty for ashes. And thru several times other that bad things that happen, God has blessed me on the other side. So now, I don't ask God "Why?" I wait expectantly on His Blessings! The slogging through part isn't fun (radiation, surgery, loss) but His Faithfulness is new every morning! Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Abide in Him, I am learning. Thank you, Col, for this and tying in Luke 13 - new to me! And God bless Bella! You raised her to have Discernment - she knows you well 💕! Praying you and the RMR have a wonderful week! Thanks again for your insight and thought provoking devotional. God's best blessings, JJ✝️📖🙏😊🐺💒

[@trnkmd1976]

Thank u for sharing l The last few years have been full of sorrow.Lost my mother then my cousin and an Aunt and uncle. This January my dad passed away and October 29 2021 our sweet 24 year old granddaughter lost her battle with addiction. These are times I see the hand of God more clearly. Our hearts are broken but God is ALWAYS faithful and we keep our eyes on him.He is our strength. During these trying times we see our faith growing and we are trusting more then ever that God is good and that His mercies are new every day.Praise the name of Jesus. The story about Bella and the goose was so funny.

[@teresalambert9181]

I loved this topic. Job had more faith than almost anyone in the Bible. As a Christian grows his testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ his Faith will grow stronger and stronger. That's the case with Job. His strong Faith along with his Strong Testimony is what pulled him through his trails and tribulations! The Lord does gives us trials? As each trial comes out Faith, and a strong testimony with the power of prayer he will guide you through it. Be very patience for the Lord has no time table. To me my Lord and Savior is the oil of my lamp. He will guide you with His light through the strongest storms! Looking forward to the cooking videos!

[@magn630]

This is a topic I struggle with a lot. It's easy to accept when bad things happen to someone else, but, when they happen to me or worse - someone I love - then it's a huge challenge for me. I truly need to work on this daily with deeper faith, I guess, so the next time something bad happens I can handle it better. This talk helped a bit - mostly because it's good to know I'm not the only one a bit confused and unable to really understand this topic. I will try to let faith lead my rational mind and hopefully I will be able to be more accepting. Thanks Stephen.

[@denise.s9898]

Thank you Steve.. I needed to hear this today.. God bless you and your family. Enjoy your time with Arlene. 🙏🥰🙏❤🙏🥰

[@ritamastin647]

Thank you for keeping up your Mom's website and thank you for videos you additions.

[@southerngal7899]

Good morning. God never promised we wouldn't have problems. He is an Awesome God. Got tickled about the story of "bad daddy". Lol. Y'all have a great thanksgiving 🦃. ❤ from Louisiana. Love your devotionals.

[@cbb3479]

Like Doug in the earlier comments, I am agnostic. I am thankful that people like yourself are believers in a good and beneficent being that brings hope and encouragement to us. I regret that some good folks elevate a demon, destroy meaningful witness, and tarnish the good word that comes from people like yourself.

[@Doug_M]

I know you're trying and finding direction. I'm agnostic myself but I'm still with this channel. Anyways, I followed this channel because of your mother and I continue to follow it because I think you are doing a good job of keeping it going.

[@susanhildreth1531]

This topic is what has kept me from having faith. I have yet to believe fully. I went to an 8 hour class of the Old Testament and we talked about this very subject. I was given some books to read about this. Doing a New Testament class in January.

[@gailgrooms997]

Matthew 5:45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. This one phrase makes the most sense to me. Thanks again, Steve. Beautiful commentary on a difficult subject.

[@theresaann6855]

Love this man and family

[@PhyllisStokes]

Thank you, Theresa!

[@juanap132]

Thank you☀️.Our consolation is that God is so much wiser than us. He always knows what's best, though we sometimes do not understand his decisions.

[@putjesusfirst9217]

Thank you for this devotional, When you read Job, he walked with God but he wasn’t with out sin. When you read Job 19, I am just in aww. I get a sense that Job now understands what will happen to Jesus when He comes & he says, “28 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?” It’s like he has a saying why we persecute Him knowing the root of the matter is fount in me. Knowing that he is not perfect, & he needs a Savior. But Job says for my eyes shall in my flesh even though I was dead, I shall see God in the end. This chapter is very powerful to me. Job 19: 22 Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh? 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me. 28 But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me? 29 Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

[@marieberry5164]

Hello Steve, just want to say again how much I loved 😍 and enjoyed your mom and dad. I miss them! However I enjoyed listening to your story about your little girl, not to mention JOB!! Keep looking to CHRIST our SAVIOR 😇

[@bettytijerina9769]

Totally understand you spending your time with your wife. My boys tell me that they questioned a lot of what I told or did as they were children but now as adults and parents, they understand more. My Dad told me one time that we aren't to question God and his works but to try and figure out what good we can learn from it. It isn't always easy and sometimes it takes a while to see why you had to experience it. Some will be answered when we see him.

[@bettytabar6698]

Going through the bad things helps us to spiritually grow and become closer to God. I believe most of us knew that when we agreed to come in to our human bodies. We knew coming in that this world would be a challenge. Bad things do happen to good people because this world is full of darkness, but doesn't the light look brighter when you come out of it? Good devotional, Steve.

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

Very enjoyable devotion today Steve.

[@Simpleangelk1]

This is so insightful for us who are questioning what we have done for things to keep going wrong , caring that people are labeling us as the sin we must have done , opens the door to run into the arms of the Father .. Knowing that forgiveness is through Jesus , and we gain strength from Our Father to keep going , knowing HIS LOVE ❤️ THANK YOU BLESSINGS FROM GOD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏 ❤️

[@barbarapomeroy4664]

Just love these devotions. AND looking forward to the cooking videos too! THANK YOU!

[@josiecardenas4440]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@ginagray603]

When I was growing up, I always thought of God as fire & brimstone probably because the church I went to taught that attitude, as an older adult, I've come to believe God has a sense of humor just like the way you teased Bella with the ducks. In the long run, we learn from all things & if we learn to laugh at ourselves, it makes swallowing the painful pills of life a little easier.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

Thank you Steve and God bless you and your beautiful wife and family. Take care stay safe, looking forward to the cooking videos. 🙏💕

[@lynnelovett8999]

God bless you Colonel Stephen and Mrs. Ridder. Yes it boils down to trusting God even when we DO NOT KNOW or UNDERSTAND WHY. Hard to do. God bless you both and yours.

[@cleonard2977]

God bless,heal,favor and protect you,Arlene and all of your family In Jesus Name! SO glad she is with you.! May God anoint and knit you together. You are a blessing. Keep up the ministry God has called you . Your scripture studies are a real blessing. Never give up. God will make you stronger and better everyday in His Word! Receive this! Thanks for the joy you bring to all of us. Love,hugs and prayers to you and all of your family. GOD BLESS! 💞🌺🦋🧑‍🎄🎅🤶🙏🙏🙏

[@shirleyjones270]

Always enjoy your view on the Bible reading, as you eluded to other scriptures mention how we see through a glass darkly but one day we will see clearly, all reasons for our perfection, and guiding us in reaching the goal. God bless & happy Thanksgiving 👏🏻

[@julieparker5029]

Steve, excellent video. I enjoy your thoughts. God allows things to happen, He does not make them happen. We must continue with our trust and faith in Him.

[@Sunshine-ym8bq]

Hello so glad she is with you be safe my sister and I were talking about your Mother just this week and we are so happy you keep this going for her God bless she touched do many people as do you Amen

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Amen Steve so true. One time I had become pretty good friends with a lady on fb. At least I thought we were. I had even introduce her to this guy that kept tryna talk to me but I just wasn't interested so I introduced them and they got married and still are as far as I know. About ten yrs or so ago I started getting really sick to the point I ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with UC. I was already thinkn I was going to die and admittedly a little scared. She started asking me what I had done to deserve being so sick. Basically started accusing me of all these things I certainly was not guilty of. She ended up deleting and blocking me. She then became friends with my brother and started askin questions about me. My brother after finding out who she was rebuked her and told her that she was wrong. I believe God let's us be tried like Job was not show us who we are in him or to prove ourselves to him bcz he already knows what we are going to do but I believe alot of times he's showing satan our loyalty to God. He was undoubtedly showing satan that Job would trust him and Job did. Good word Steve. Tyfs God bless you

[@rena6895]

I am so sorry you went through that. ❤️

[@debbiemcclure2874]

@@rena6895 💜💜💜thank you!!

[@junewoodward8982]

Bad things do happen to good people. I believe our heavenly Father gives us many experiences in life to help us grow, to try and not repeat mistakes. Our Father's sacrifice for us, taking all our sin,dying for us, because of His love and devotion for man kind. I trust in Him, so when awful things happen, I know there is a reason. I may not agree or understand it, but my faith and love helps me to work through it. Thank you Colonel,my best to you and RMR, take care my friend. I must say, how well and happy you are, a pure pleasure to listen to your thoughtful words. God bless.xo😊❤xo.

[@sondramiller9104]

Love today’s devotional. I really enjoy these so much. I know your Mom would be so proud of you. God Bless You and Your Family.

[@janicehutto5007]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve struggled with this a few times and I believe I’ve reached a point of understanding better. Trust is the answer to many questions. Enjoy your time with your wife and I know you will be glad to make your delicious meals again.

[@debbynicholas7961]

Thank you for your talk today Steve. I enjoyed it so much! It helps so much to know that the Lord Jesus is working His beautiful plan in our lives, good or bad it is all for His glory. I hope you and your beautiful wife will have a wonderful Thanksgiving and just enjoy your time together. Again, just so grateful to you for your talks. Your friend in Christ from Marysville, WA. ❤️

[@lulu1369]

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts…. Isaiah 55:8-13. Enjoy your thoughts. God bless you and yours‼️‼️‼️‼️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@coraruppe8769]

Thank you so much for sharing your devotionals especially, but I really enjoy all the videos that you share! God bless you and Arlene in your time together!

[@sarakeith5480]

I appreciate you and am so thankful you post these videos!! Happy Sunday!!

[@fitzy2]

When it comes to God and the Bible...The emphasis is on faith!🙏🏽....Love the Bella story...Happy Sanctified Sunday🙏🏽🥰💞👍

[@riitaalin]

We have to have faith & trust his will. God has a reason for allowing things to happen i think. We may, never understand His wisdom, but have to trust His will. Faith is what I fall back too. I can Never get weak on my faith no matter what. thank you Colonel

[@shirleysinger839]

Thank you for another wonderful blessing. Have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving!!!! We love your messages and cooking classes!! Take care and God Bless!!

[@tamelatoggle2897]

as the Holiday approaches ,dysfunctional families gather , good cheers and welcoming hearts are in short supply . replaced with long ago grudges ,sibling rivalry ,and burning fuses . Arguments and bitter feeling are the main course . These are the dynamics at many homes .mine included . it is hard to maintain thoughts of gratitude and good will . when the people who you love the most in this world , all get together to rip each other to shreds . Job's dark night of the soul was never explained , or for how long he endured the pain . God just offered comfort and hope and a deeper relationship with him .🐑

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again STEPHEN I've been told oh so many times I have a life like Job's and I came to learn so I could better understand my own. At the beginning I found a continually full platter of life's tough and terrible to be almost overwhelming and unbearable at times not able to hardly compute in my brain such things. But I had to believe in my heart He had a reason a purpose for it all and because He loved me He was always right there with me to see it through. No greater Love and Trust! Because of that I have always held on for the ride no matter how hard planting my feet a little deeper each time and choosing Not to be devoured. There's always a positive bright spot in everything if we look for it! Sometimes it's hard to find and understand but answers do eventually come. But knowing God there's always that lesson or reason/ purpose... Life is not perfect or easy as we know and being Christian and loving our Lord doesn't make it easier at all. We all were given Life for a reason and we each have purpose. So we must hold on tightly and keep the Faith. Anyway Life is so short but Eternity is forever. All in all we can make it through no matter and still find the happy the peace the love the fulfillment the joy while we're here in the meantime... Good to see you Stephen and thx as always. Will be fun to see what you two will be cooking. Enjoy and catcha soon.

[@anitadunphy7837]

Hi Steve, hope you and Arleen are have a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe.

[@CaliDawn]

Good word. Job struggled with pride from my study. That is a door to the enemy’s attacks. Thanks for reminding me to guard my heart from attacks.

[@debbieowens1486]

Hey there Stephen it took me a while but all is right in my world once again. Somehow the notification bell had a slash through it when I distinctly remember setting itto black for all notifications -- I must have accidentally hit the bell while I was so sick. Thank God I was able to fix it. I am thinking that in my coming future as I lose my sight I Will be able to hear the blessed voice of your mom and your voice. Your family have become voices that are familiar to me

[@cindymichaud7111]

Col Steve, I was taught that wrath is confined to the Old Testament. Jesus came to fulfill the law, and God says He is the only one who will judge us when we face Him in the hereafter. So why do bad things happen to good people? Because all people are sinners and abuse their free will. The Evil One has free reign of the earth during this age and his evil workers are about, tempting and lying to all God's Children. 1 Peter 5:8 King James Bible "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" May the Lord bless you and keep you, Col Steve. May the Lord add His blessing to the reading of His Word. Amen.

[@annerwin4277]

Well....I didn't get what I was hoping for from today's subject, but I thank you for it anyway. I have had many bad, even tragic events in my life. When well meaning folks ask how can I keep going...Aren't I mad at God, etc, . I have never felt that God caused these things to happen to "ME" specifically..but that He is there to help me thru them. Surviving these tragedies has given me so much empathy and a heart to help others who are hit with misfortune. You may have heard the old expression that ALL prayers come down to two things...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE and THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

[@jokerz7936]

2 words "Free Will" it's like buying a 16 year old a car it's a great gift but can go wrong if they're not responsible.

[@lynnepainter5600]

I really enjoy your devotionals.

[@patriciaredick9849]

Thank you for the good word this morning. Your topic is certainly one I have struggled with too. Blessings to you and your family. Stay safe and well.

[@bettygann4628]

STEVE & ARLENE, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY.. THANKS FOR ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE WORD...

[@MsSweetpea1958]

I've simplified things down to : God gave us a good world with everything we need, it's mankind himself (herself) that creates the chaos in the world. When bigger things happen, is God testing us..? Absolutely, and a lot of times it's things that just happen. One day, we will find out the answers.

[@cindyreeder546]

Enjoyed the study hope you and your wife have a good thanksgiving…

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I still have to wonder how Job could be considered "more blesses than before". His chlidren were all dead! If he had double the amount, they wouldn't replace the human beings he had previously raised. And you are right, you were a challenging father; poor Bella.

[@snackertwo]

Thanks for this Sunday’s devotional Colonel 🙏🏼 Looking forward to that spaghetti video~Enjoy having your ravishing wife’s company and have a wonderful Thanksgiving ~ God Bless you both.

[@PeggysCorner]

There is war in the bible. God gives man. Emotions and ability to choose good over evil. Go to hell or heaven. My Dad was a preacher. That's one of my youngest memories of my Dad and I having that conversation. Why people fight and have war in the bible and still to this day. Good verses evil. Always watching and never comment. You've done a great job with your Mom's channel.

[@ozarksmiles717]

Greetings to you and the ravishing Mrs. Ritter from the MO Ozarks! We're here gathered round the computer and listening to your message. Oftentimes we cannot see or fathom the reasons for bad things happening. We perceive in linear time, whereas God sees all things at all times...quite different. Thanks for this inspiration right from God. By the way...we're so happy that you are reunited with your lovely bride. God bless and keep you both safe.

[@barbarafabian6763]

Looking forward to your cooking video hello arlene happy thanksgiving god bless both of you🍗

[@J.A.7]

THANK YOU... I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. 💝🙏🙏💝

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

Happy Sunday brother

[@lemonjay2076]

Just wondering how the church school is doing that your moms channel and yours supports. I still play Miss Phyllis' videos and commercials play. we all miss her dearly but it's so nice to watch her videos. God Bless.

[@billdalton1972]

Your mother was such an inspiration to me, I am 71 years old I lost my husband two years ago, and I go to her site, And it helps me so much, and I love what you are doing in her place

[@shellyk200]

Thank you Stephen for these wonderful scirptures it means so much to me,as i am studying the Bible as much as can and trying to understand the word of the Lord,but sometimes i have such a hard time understanding some of these passages in it,but it helps so much when you explain it the way you do.Have a very Happy Thanksgiving with your dear wife enjoy your time together and stay safe God Bless!♥️🙏😊

[@gailknowles3804]

There are times when life is wonderful but there are too many times when life is horrible. This world is filled with evil and people are used by the devil for evil. I love the wonderful times, as few as they are and I don't want to die but honestly, I absolutely cannot wait to leave this world and live in Paradise with Jesus. I'm tired and I just want to be "HOME".

[@cutjut5992]

When are we going to get to meet Arlene?

[@normaneudorf3251]

God is good

[@wendybrown2588]

Good Sunday morning Steve! Thank you for sharing this with us from Job. Job is one of my favorite books in the Bible. A lot can be learned from it. It's very encouraging to me. The story you told about Bella and ducks was really funny! I used to have a baby goose at my aunt's house. My aunt made it a diaper cause I panicked when it had an accident on my leg. I named it Gosalina. Gosalina grew up to be really big and she still followed me around and was protective. My mother would come pick me up after work and she hated to see Gosalina coming with me cause she was scared of the goose lol! Gosalina must've knew she was scared too! Gosalina would hang her head low and would look threatening. One day someone run over her with a car. She promised it wasn't her even though she hated her lol. Have a blessed day and safe travels. 🙂

[@1CathyHendrix]

If we never had the bad times...how could we appreciate the good? If we were never sick...how could we appreciate our good health? I think I struggle with the most when I hear of abuse and neglect aimed at children. Babies dumped in trash cans...children raped and horribly abused ... children put into sex trafficking..children beaten and starved. These are the things that make me ask why? Why the innocent? Why the babies? How can people be so evil? I never have an answer...but I do know you are right Steve...we will understand one day. But in this life I don't think I will ever understand the amount of evil it takes to do some of the things people do.

[@dina782]

Always a question that comes to mind. Why??? Wishing you a blessed week with the Mrs. ☕️🥖❤️🙏🤗😃

[@bettylane6982]

Job is the book that stumps me too. Can’t say I’ve figured it out either.

[@ronvalderrama5765]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I trust God by faith, we don't always have the answers as to why bad things happen. Good times, or bad times, I keep the faith. I truly appreciate what you do, your words are wise and encouraging. God bless you and your family.

[@sadonaharris1476]

Amen! Amen!

[@heythere2364]

A nice reflection today Steven. I know I think about this a lot myself. I think every parent has one of those climbing up the back stories. Happy Thanksgiving to you and you family. Go enjoy your time with “the lovely”.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Absolutely will! Thanks!

[@inezsitu7291]

A double vaccinated co-worker returned to work after a near-fatal bout with Covid-19 I overheard a man in my office ask him what wrong thing he did for God to have punished him. Someone else said God was displeased because the afflicted man's daughter made bad decisions. Job 2021.

[@safepethaven]

Ditto here about having been hit over the head all my life with the Bibles of and from judgmental and misguided 'Christians'. Because I'd have never survived my life to date without such strong faith, their attacks have been harsher than the actual tragic events that I have indeed survived [albeit with much physical and mental scar tissue], along with having been the recipient of several miracles since birth, accompanied by decades of "strength-building" suffering. Yeah, to cite just one, no ten year old has been naughty enough to deserve cancer; and then again at 12, and again at 29, and twice more, the most recent just mm away from my brain. And those have not been the most serious of my medical challenges. Never liked the saying what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but it might have some truth woven into it. All the undeserved cruelty the first half of my life would have killed most folks I know, but contributed to my survival of things people have told me they would not have been able to endure, and then have departed saying or at least feeling that they are so grateful that my life has not been their life. Heh, glad I could be of service in that way! [j/k]. ps1: now we know that bread is about the worst thing we can give to water fowl and others -- please research whay IS better! ps2: You're right, Steve, the trail of bread crumbs to 'teach' your daughter was just mean, not educational or funny. Poor Bella [I can relate, from constant and much worse experiences].

[@cbb3479]

@@safepethaven Love going out to you.

[@lizgriffin7381]

The man in the office was committing spiritual abuse, which is giving a wrong picture of God to others. If such a question is not challenged, it can act like a curse. I have met 2 people who were wrongly accused of doing wrong when they had not and they both suffered from chronic fatigue (M.E.) immediately after that. At the end of the book of Job, God rebuked those who had accused Job wrongly. They had misrepresented God. Jesus said, “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father”. We must believe the words of Jesus rather than those of human beings. People all around us have wrong beliefs, false worldviews and have believed lies. Somehow we have to ‘destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’, to quote 2 Corinthians 10:5.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Inez Situ It’s hard to believe people still spew this kind of thing.

[@inezsitu7291]

@@cynthiafisher9907 Eliphaz was Job's friend. He came to visit Job when Job was sick, and deserves credit for that. He tried to make Job feel better. He didn't say the right thing. Why would anyone expect people today to be any different? I rented a room in an older lady's home when I was a university student. Her friend, who had been undergoing chemotherapy treatments, and who had lost her hair, came to visit. The first thing my landlady said was, "Oh, Cathy. You look so well. Your wig is very natural. Nobody could ever tell you have cancer." Cathy started to cry.