How are we to understand the relationship between God’s sovereignty (he is in control of all things) and our decisions (we are responsible moral agents)?

Both these things are true: God is sovereign and is in control of all things.  Human choices in no way diminish the sovereignty of God.  Human beings are responsible moral agents.  God is in no way morally responsible for sin.…

“If you never did anything in advance, there is relatively little you can do at the time”

In seminary, I began wondering how I would shepherd people through deep valleys. In class, one of my seminary professors, Dr. Crawford, once told a story about a family that faced a terrible tragedy. I raised my hand and asked,…