Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Category: DEVOTION
How do Biblical adjectives which describe God as "a consuming fire" and as being "dreadful" square with John's declarations that: "God is Love" (1 John 4:8) and: "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5 NIV)? There's no getting away from the fact that the Biblical God, while being loving, … Continue reading GOD OF TERROR, part 2
Sometimes God really is "terrible". In fact, in some ways He's the ultimate terrorist... Don't worry, fellow believer, I'm not about to intentionally engage in any kind of blasphemy. I'm sure it's true that, God is light; in him there is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5 NIV). However, in contrast the Bible warns us that: It is … Continue reading THE TERROR OF GOD
Who are you? What are you made of? Have you been in touch with yourself lately? I don't want to contribute to the "me" mentality raging all around us and in us, but staying in touch seems like an important thing to do... I've been realizing how relevant staying in touch with my roots is … Continue reading STAYING IN TOUCH WITH YOURSELF
Sometimes God gets some pretty bad press. Sometimes God is accused of some pretty bad things. In fact, it may be true to say that God has probably taken just about every criticism that could be made about anyone, not to mention the slander, mockery and blasphemy... If you're a follower of the Biblical God, have … Continue reading WRATH AND MERCY
Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you I'm not quite like other people. And I know from experience that when people don't fit easily into a stereotype, others attempt to either squash them into one or just write them off as being "weird". Some claim to approve of weird and unusual types, until they come across one whose weirdness doesn't fit their understanding … Continue reading HOW TO BE OFFENSIVE
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