Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Category: DEVOTION
I've lived long enough to be carrying an extensive series of regrets, lurking and lowering in the back of my mind, and occasionally smashing into my consciousness... I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've turned aside from far too many potentially fruitful situations, and I've neglected far too many lovely, precious people. … Continue reading TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING
History consists of a long series of attempts to achieve what seemed to someone's imagination and plans to be a "better world", but which often involved revolution, war and mayhem... Mankind never actually succeeds in achieving perpetual happiness for anyone, let alone everyone. But with human nature being as it is, many people are certain … Continue reading THE ROUGH ROAD TO UTOPIA
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
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