Category Archives: What I Wish I Had Known

These are a series of devotional thoughts I originally put together over the summer of 2012. They came about as I thought about things I wish I had known about God and how I related to Him when I was a teenager.

5: God is Serious About Our Happiness

Posted on June 6, 2012 by cliffordsuddeth

1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. God has many reasons for doing things, but none of those reasons are more important than His glory. His … Continue reading →

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4: What is the Glory of God?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by cliffordsuddeth

1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. As we think hard about God through this series of posts, we’ve seen that God is completely satisfied in … Continue reading →

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3: God’s Delight in His Glory

Posted on June 1, 2012 by cliffordsuddeth

Isaiah 42:8 (ESV) I am the LORD; that is My name; My glory I give to no other, nor My praise to carved idols. Isaiah 48:11 (ESV) For My own sake, for My own sake, I do it, for how should My name be … Continue reading →

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2: God is Completely Satisfied in Himself

Posted on May 30, 2012 by cliffordsuddeth

In the last post, the basic challenge was to think hard about God. As we think about God, I’m convinced we will grow in our love for God and our desire to live life for Him. As I think back … Continue reading →

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1: Think Hard About God

Posted on May 28, 2012 by cliffordsuddeth

Last evening (May 27) in our youth meeting I made the challenge – don’t waste your summer. I went on to explain that we should think hard about God this summer, because He is worth our thinking. I’m convinced that … Continue reading →

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