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Lessons learned the first 50 years

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I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50.   I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. .  I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment.   (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people.   When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on.  (Romans 12 : 18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. )  I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God

Why does God allow horrible things to happen ?

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I haven't been blogging as much because I have had little down time.  We have  had snow storms in Georgia, doctors appointments, sick friends, etc.   I still have a drive to show people God's goodness... in the mist of the troubles of this world and to document daily life.  I read this question given to William Craig Lane and strongly felt it needed to be read by everyone.   Some people have told me things like... I don't think I could trust God if He allowed me to loose a child in utero..  I don't think I could believe in God if my child was born with NF (neurofibromatosis).  I say, Where else can I go?   My hope is found in Him alone.  William Craig Lane does a great job of answering this common question.  God’s Permitting Horrific Evils Dr. Craig I have attempted on several occasions to have you explain the following . 1) How can a maximally great being possibly have a "sufficient" reason to allow things such as the rape of a child, if as you