Most of us, if we live long enough, will find ourselves participating in a funeral or memorial service. At many of these unfortunate events a member of the clergy may officiate the proceedings, reading passages from the Bible to comfort the … Continue reading
Some elements of our existence are so common, so familiar, that we cease to marvel at the miraculous nature of what we experience. One of those elements is the circle, that familiar shape that ends where it begins, or begins … Continue reading
As we contemplate the miraculous elements that define our existence, we discover more and more evidence that our existence and the world we inhabit is the result of intelligent design. The complexity of our memories is a perfect example. If … Continue reading
There is no question that there are many elements of our world that are beyond our understanding. Science struggles continually to discover the secrets of our existence and the secrets of our universe. But science continues to encounter new puzzles, … Continue reading
While Christianity is the leading religion in the world, it isn’t without competition. Various cultures have their own viewpoint on the fate of humanity and the relationship between humans and the ultimate Creator. It seems to be an instinctual awareness … Continue reading
Any one of us can look around and recognize the vast collection of blessings that allow humans to live and function on planet earth. From the delicate balance of tolerable temperatures to the seasonal changes that fuel the growth cycles … Continue reading
It’s a fair question. If God is an all-powerful being, responsible for all that exists, and capable of unlimited acts, why does He allow evil to exist? Once more, we are faced with the complexity of our existence and the … Continue reading
If there is any single thing we can be sure of, it is the inevitability of our ultimate death. The following is taken from the book – Finding Faith in a Logical World. Perhaps it is some instinctive knowledge that … Continue reading
My wife sat in the room where her grandmother, lying unconscious in her bed, was breathing her last weak breaths. The nursing staff had called earlier that morning and told my wife that grandma was fading fast. “Come quickly if … Continue reading
It’s something we all experience. It is also the one aspect of our lives over which we have absolutely no control. In the best moments of our lives, we wish time could stand still. In our worst moments, we might … Continue reading
