"There can be no easily believable explanation for everything I've seen in this little ball-happy universe of ours. Occam's well-worn razor will do us no good. There will be no 'simplest' explanation. A single world combining galaxies, black holes, Jerry Seinfeld, over 300,000 varieties of beetle, Shakespeare, adrenal glands, professional bowling, and the bizarre reproductive … [Read more...] about The Cause Behind Our Unbelievable World
The First Flower of Spring
The older I get, the longer I live, the more significant Easter becomes. The resurrection of Christ means all my wanderings lead somewhere.The resurrection of Christ means the lessons I learn are eternal.The resurrection of Christ means death does not reign.The resurrection of Christ means all things can be made new.The resurrection of Christ means the curse of sin is … [Read more...] about The First Flower of Spring
Jesus Still Wants You
Have you fallen into sin? Do you feel nasty and irrecoverable, unloveable? Then listen to this Gospel reminder from Matt Chandler. Jesus wants the tattered rose! Jesus came to seek and save the lost. He came for the sick. He came for sinners. He came for you. "...while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly." -Romans 5:6"...God shows his … [Read more...] about Jesus Still Wants You
The Perfect Scriptures for a Busy Day
The mashup of scriptures in my Daily Light reading seemed perfect for the big and busy day ahead. I thought you may need and appreciate it too. Here it is: Be strong and courageousThe LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? - He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases … [Read more...] about The Perfect Scriptures for a Busy Day
Could Jesus Have Sinned?
I recently took part in a lively discussion about this question. In an area (the Hypostatic Union of Christ) bristling with difficulties, I will keep my words few. I'd simply like to offer a couple points of clarification and then I'll quote an expert. The Difficulty Some people may wonder why this is a difficult question. They will say God cannot sin, so of course … [Read more...] about Could Jesus Have Sinned?