We've all heard it, the age old question: why does God allow evil and suffering in the world? Nothing makes this question more relevant than the present experience of pain. There is brokenness in this world, some call it sin—the point is that things are not as they should be. At least, that is the opinion of the Text, the Tanakh, the Bible, Holy Scripture. The Jews, similarly convinced of the brokenness of the world, gave us the idea of...
I stand at my window with dread welling up in me. It's a mild, sunny day, yet I can't help but feel the weight of my opposition. I've heard it said that when you taste defeat, Almighty God weeps with you. I've heard it said that God restores the years that the locusts have eaten; He brings beauty out of ashes. I've heard it said that what the devil means for harm, God uses for good. I have heard it said that there are powerful lessons to be...
This morning, I woke up with questions on my mind. Let me explain some history: the space of time between this post and the last has been considerable. Here is what you need to know. Sometimes in life, people will hurt us and circumstances will crush us. It's a very general statement, I know, but it's a start. Since the start of this semester at college for me, I have had people enter my life who have reminded me of past hurts: friends who say...
