Writing to Help You Find and Share the Hope of Jesus
A common argument against Christianity is known as the problem of evil. It basically says, if God is so good and so powerful, then why does evil and suffering exist? This is a powerful argument because all of us at one point or another are impacted in some way by evil, pain, and suffering that … Continue reading If God Is Good, Why Do Evil And Suffering Persist?
In my part of the world (rural Minnesota), we are now over a month into this COVID-19 crisis that has gripped much of the world for even longer. If you haven’t been paying attention over the past month, then you’ve likely missed some important information. Because one thing a crisis will reveal to us is … Continue reading Faith at Work in a Crisis
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, "Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt." But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red … Continue reading The Long Path Isn’t Always the Wrong Path
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.Psalm 56:3 Just prior to the start of the plagues in Exodus, Moses shared with God that he was worried about going before Pharaoh to demand Israel be freed. He said, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?" (Exodus 6:30) But … Continue reading His Word vs. My Feelings
Then the Lord said to Job, 'Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?'”Job 40:1-2 In his book Knowing God, J.I. Packer has a chapter on wisdom where he points out a common mistake people make in regards to the wisdom God seeks to … Continue reading Knowing the Who
A Thrill of Hope 