What would you do if a loved one suddenly died in a car crash, or was the victim of a mass shooting, or a natural disaster? How are you expected to go on with your life when someone so important is here one minute and gone the next? In this powerful broadcast, you will hear the captivating first half of a testimony from a man who persevered through an unimaginable tragedy. Hear how, despite the tremendous pain and grief he experienced, he chose to put his trust in God, and what we can learn from his incredibly robust faith.

Introduction

• Guy's background: Fellow believer from the UK, husband to Hazel, and father of two.
• He shares the early challenges his family faced.

Finding a Way Through Grief

• Guy describes an unimaginable tragedy in his family and the ensuing struggles with overwhelming grief.
• He found strength in his strong community of believers and used Chip’s book, The A.R.T. of Survival, as a daily “field manual."
• He made a daily choice to focus on his attitude and ask "what" instead of "why."

Victory Through Faith

• His faith in God's promises gave him hope.
• Guy's profound act of forgiveness had a powerful impact.
• He embraced a new calling to help others find purpose in their pain.

Closing

• Guy's advice: Don’t suffer in silence; be vulnerable and seek help.
• He reminds listeners that it's okay not to be okay and that God offers restoration.

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If God is in control of everything, why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? Are we all just puppets with no real choices? If you want solid answers, join Chip as he discusses the sovereignty of God.

Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else’s god?

Answer: The God I worship:

• is before ALL
• created ALL
• upholds ALL
• is above ALL
• knows ALL
• can do ALL
• accomplishes ALL
• rules over ALL
• is in control of ALL

How must we respond to the sovereign God?

1. BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11
2. BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20
3. BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20

How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:

• His TITLES
• His PROMISES
• PROPHECY
• CHRIST
• REDEEMING PAIN in our lives

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• Message Notes

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• Daily Discipleship
• Rodney Stark - The Rise of Christianity
• Rodney Stark - The Triumph of Christianity
• C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain
• Norman Geisler - Chosen but Free
• Ken Boa

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Who says the God of the Bible is better than any other god? Are there really any major differences between all religions? Chip explores the answer to these questions.

Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else’s god?

Answer: The God I worship:

• is before ALL
• created ALL
• upholds ALL
• is above ALL
• knows ALL
• can do ALL
• accomplishes ALL
• rules over ALL
• is in control of ALL

How must we respond to the sovereign God?

1. BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11
2. BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20
3. BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20

How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:

• His TITLES
• His PROMISES
• PROPHECY
• CHRIST
• REDEEMING PAIN in our lives

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Daily Discipleship
• Rodney Stark - The Rise of Christianity
• Rodney Stark - The Triumph of Christianity
• C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain
• Norman Geisler - Chosen but Free
• Ken Boa

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In this message, Chip lays out four very specific ways God reveals His goodness and how you can be sure not to miss out on any of it.

Defining the goodness of God

-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)

• Moses’ request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18
• God’s promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19
• God’s answer: Exodus 34:5-7

-Packer’s observation:

• “Within the cluster of God’s moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness’ points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness’ to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth’ (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”
• “Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God

-Tozer’s definition:

• “The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

-Scripture’s declaration: Psalm 84:11

How does God reveal His goodness to us?

1. Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17
2. Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107
3. Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32

How are we to respond to God’s goodness?

1. REPENT and receive God’s greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4
2. SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1
3. CLAIM God’s promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11

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• J.I. Packer - Knowing God

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Join Chip as he shares a moment in time that changed everything he ever thought about God. Find out what caused the change, and how you can experience the very same thing in your life.

Defining the goodness of God

-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)

• Moses’ request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18
• God’s promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19
• God’s answer: Exodus 34:5-7

-Packer’s observation:

• “Within the cluster of God’s moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness’ points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness’ to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth’ (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”
• “Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God

-Tozer’s definition:

• “The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

-Scripture’s declaration: Psalm 84:11

How does God reveal His goodness to us?

1. Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17
2. Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107
3. Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32

How are we to respond to God’s goodness?

1. REPENT and receive God’s greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4
2. SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1
3. CLAIM God’s promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
• Message Notes

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• Daily Discipleship
• J.I. Packer - Knowing God

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What comes to your mind when you think about God? Your mental picture of Him is the most important thing about you. Chip reveals how our understanding of who God is affects every single aspect of our lives.

The importance of this study:

• “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy
• “We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How to see the real God, with 20/20 vision:

Three facts to consider:

1. God is not LIKE YOU! -Isaiah 40:25-28, Romans 11:33-36
2. Left to ourselves, we tend to REDUCE God to MANAGEABLE TERMS! -Romans 1:21-23, Exodus 32:1-6
3. God can only be known as He REVEALS HIMSELF to us! Through:

• NATURE -Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20
• HIS WORD -John 1:1-4, 5:37-40
• JESUS, His SON -John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3

One question for you:

• What must I do to see the real God and He really is?

Answer:

• SEEK HIM -Jeremiah 29:11-14a

How?

• Proverbs 2:1-5

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• A.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the Holy

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What comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you imagine Him to be? Your answers to these questions are the most important thing about you. Chip explores how our perception of God radically alters our view of reality.

The importance of this study:

• “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy
• “We tend, by a secret law of the soul, to move toward our mental image of God.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How to see the real God, with 20/20 vision:

Three facts to consider:

1. God is not LIKE YOU! -Isaiah 40:25-28, Romans 11:33-36
2. Left to ourselves, we tend to REDUCE God to MANAGEABLE TERMS! -Romans 1:21-23, Exodus 32:1-6
3. God can only be known as He REVEALS HIMSELF to us! Through:

• NATURE -Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:19-20
• HIS WORD -John 1:1-4, 5:37-40
• JESUS, His SON -John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3

One question for you:

• What must I do to see the real God and He really is?

Answer:

• SEEK HIM -Jeremiah 29:11-14a

How?

• Proverbs 2:1-5

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
• Message Notes

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• Daily Discipleship
• A.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the Holy

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If you want to experience deeper and more fulfilling love, and you want to simplify your life in the process, then join Chip as he wraps up this series by presenting 3 essential things you must do to love more and do less.

How do you sustain spiritual simplicity?

Get on board the Love Train! - The love train is the Church of Jesus Christ

What’s life like on the Love Train? -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

• Christ's love compels us (verse 14)
• Our life focus changes (verse 15)
• We get new eyes (verse 16)
• We get new hope (verse 17)
• We get a new responsibility (verses 18-19)
• We get a new role (verses 20-21)

How It Really Works

Jesus' Command: Love God and love people—the marks of a mature disciple.

The Profile of a Disciple (Romans 12 Christian): Surrendered, Separate from the world, Sober self-assessment, Serving in love, Supernaturally responding to evil

Practices to Become a Romans 12 Christian:

• BEFORE God (personal devotion)
• IN Community (fellowship and support)
• ON Mission 24/7 (living out faith daily)

The Process that Ignites Life Change:

• "I'm all in!" (Overcoming fear of the future)
• "You accepted me." (Overcoming fear of rejection)
• "God used me." (Overcoming fear of failure)

A Call to All: "Get on Board!" (James 1:19-27)

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You are someone’s answer to prayer. And the opposite of that is true as well. God has someone out there who is the answer to YOUR prayers.

How do you sustain spiritual simplicity?

Get on board the Love Train! - The love train is the Church of Jesus Christ

What’s life like on the Love Train? -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

• Christ's love compels us (verse 14)
• Our life focus changes (verse 15)
• We get new eyes (verse 16)
• We get new hope (verse 17)
• We get a new responsibility (verses 18-19)
• We get a new role (verses 20-21)

How It Really Works

Jesus' Command: Love God and love people—the marks of a mature disciple.

The Profile of a Disciple (Romans 12 Christian): Surrendered, Separate from the world, Sober self-assessment, Serving in love, Supernaturally responding to evil

Practices to Become a Romans 12 Christian:

• BEFORE God (personal devotion)
• IN Community (fellowship and support)
• ON Mission 24/7 (living out faith daily)

The Process that Ignites Life Change:

• "I'm all in!" (Overcoming fear of the future)
• "You accepted me." (Overcoming fear of rejection)
• "God used me." (Overcoming fear of failure)

A Call to All: "Get on Board!" (James 1:19-27)

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

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• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group

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Ever feel like you just can’t connect with that special person in your life? You love them, and they love you, but for some reason the relationship is just not going well? Chip gives us a clue as to what might be happening, and how to fix it.

When we are not deeply and personally loved in ways that make sense to us, we will settle for any number of “pseudo-love” substitutes . . .

• Affirmation from SUCCESS
• Adulation from FAME
• Temporary intimacy from illicit SEX
• Attention from APPEARANCE or POSSESSIONS
• Esteem from POSITION
• Security from WEALTH

The Source of Love:

• God is the source of love. (1 John 4:7-8)
• God deposits His love in His follower’s hearts through His Spirit. (1 John 4:13-15)
• When we are filled (controlled) by the Holy Spirit, the outcome/overflow is fruit. (Galatians 5:22)

How do we get it?

• God designed love to be birthed and modeled in our FAMILIES. (Ephesians 5:18-6:4)
• We often experience love most DEEPLY when we need it most DESPERATELY. (Romans 5:3-5)

How do we give it away?

• The Romans 12 Christian application – “Serving in Love”

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• True Spirituality Book

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