As soon as we seek explanation of God or faith we put the object of our analysis at arm’s length. Our curiosity becomes the motivating principle instead of love. Read more…

In the recent past I admit that I have become obsessed with declaring the real Jesus. I do not speak of any debate about the historical reality of Jesus of Nazareth. Read more…

It came to me that people wondering about God might be compared to someone looking for an apartment. Read more…

Tonight a big winter storm has been forecast to hit here. Rain, snow and freezing rain make up this weather intrusion. And so we get ready. Read more…

When troubles come, especially the ones which we cause to ourselves, we can change our ways or blame someone else for the mess we made of it.

If you smoke and then get cancer, don’t blame God. If you eat the wrong foods a lot don’t blame God for your heart problems. If you grouch at people, gossip and criticise don’t blame God (or people) for your loneliness. And so on…

Now, on the other hand, the Bible does teach that God does bring problems on people sometimes. Read more…