A perfectly good God exists, and evil exists. This is a challenging enigma to contemplate and understand. After all, a good God would stop all evil and suffering from happening, so we would not have to experience it, right? This is where we need to pause and consider some of the characteristics of God andContinue reading “The Problem of Evil”
Category Archives: God
On Miracles
Question: Can a modern, educated person rationally believe in miracles? I believe a modern, educated person can rationally believe in miracles if they have faith miracles can happen. If a person, any person, does not have faith, miracles can happen, then they would not be able to know if it was a miracle. Belief inContinue reading “On Miracles”
What Can “Baby Shark” Teach Us?
It has taken the toddler country by storm. My toddler is obsessed with “Baby Shark.” Actually, obsessed may be too nice of a word. She has the toy shark that swims and sings in the bathtub. The phone that plays the song. A book. A Baby Shark puppet. She wears herself out dancing to theContinue reading “What Can “Baby Shark” Teach Us?”
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 4)
Do we see the world, people, as God wants us to see them? This post shows us some things we can learn about God in Jonah 4.
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 3)
God reveals himself and his mission in a huge way in the book of Jonah. What does Jonah 3 teach us about who God is? Check out this blog post.
Discovering God through the book of Jonah (Part 2)
The Book of Jonah teaches us A LOT about who God is. Chapter 2 forces us to focus and evaluate what we pray and believing God answers prayers.
Discovering God through the Book of Jonah (Part 1)
What can we learn about God through the short Old Testament book of Jonah?
IMAGINE: Light the Path
Together, we are stronger. Together we can accomplish much. Together we grow in our faith. Together, we have the incredible opportunity to work with God in transforming the world.
A Whole New World
If this was only as good as it will get, then we are missing out on something greater than ourselves. Part of the issue is that we tend to focus on the viewpoint of our own perspective (which is clouded by our upbringing, our own culture, our race, our position in society, etc.).
The Greatest Story Ever Told
How is the story of Scripture shaping your life? Do you know how the complete canon (storyline) of the Bible fits together? Here is a message (including liturgy for Holy Communion) to show us how we can understand what the Bible is about. GROW IN YOUR FAITH AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM KINDLE & PAPERBACK EDITIONSContinue reading “The Greatest Story Ever Told”
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