Questioning the ways of God is an exercise in futility….. we are especially clueless in trying to “read” his redemptive will in the midst of man’s bad decisions…..in a Genesis study a group was discussing Hagar, pregnant in the desert after she ran away...
As I listened to a discussion about the difference between predictive and prescriptive foreknowledge I began to see why-and how- Satan had the audacity to challenge God, thinking he could assume and wrest authority over creation from God. Satan is a keen-observing...
I visited this morning with a horrifically abused and neglected child-woman. We delighted in abundant morning glory vines, feathered heads of golden rod, and the warmth of sunshine mixed with a gentle breeze….. I marveled at her resilience, her gentleness, her...
I observed some folks mentally applauding this meme: “If churches want to help people heal they need to become trauma-informed. Everything is not the devil.” As it garnered “likes” I thought to myself ( and posted): Who or what do you think was responsible for the...
Pastor Craig Carter, has asked our church staff to share our “big picture” prayers for ministries and missions. Some have already shared about their “big picture” hopes and prayers. Over the last week I keep coming back to one thought that...