Funny question, eh? Because usually everyone asks the opposite: Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? The problem with that question is that none of us are good. Romans 3:10-12 tells us that: None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.All have turned aside; together they … Continue reading Why does God allow good things to happen to evil people?
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The gift of community
Lately I’ve been thinking about the gift of community. When you’re struggling, community is a gift because it gives you a place to belong, a place you can be vulnerable, a place you can share your real life without fear of judgement. As a newcomer, we may approach a group of people thinking, “What’s in … Continue reading The gift of community
“Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito
If we have never sought, we seek Thee now;Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars;We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow,We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars. The heavens frighten us; they are too calm;In all the universe we have no place.Our wounds are hurting us; where is the … Continue reading “Jesus of the Scars” by Edward Shillito
Side Quests
My oldest daughter worked in Bristol Bay this summer. She was on the water for a couple months, cooking for the crew of a net barge. The day before she left, she holed herself up in her room to pack and get ready. The following day, she emerged with several papers, various dates scrawled across … Continue reading Side Quests
Why You Can’t Rewrite The Stars: A Reality Check
Don't you love the stars? We rarely see them during summer because of the midnight sun, but once fall approaches the days shorten and I can see all the lovely constellations again. Ursa Major, also known as The Big Dipper. Ursa Minor. Orion's Belt. Shining with all their might in the night sky, so bright, … Continue reading Why You Can’t Rewrite The Stars: A Reality Check
The purpose of Imagination
I love Jules Verne (1828-1905). He's the guy who wrote 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth and Around the World in 80 Days and From the Earth to the Moon. National Geographic actually compiled a list of eight things he wrote about that were later actualized, including the … Continue reading The purpose of Imagination
Mekeisha Smith, Writer 