Devotional Studies – “Creation” – 02/02/2026

GENESIS 1 GENESIS 2 CREATION: The divine act of bringing the universe and all that inhabits it into existence. The biblical presentation of creation is neither scientific nor monolithic, but testifies to the beauty and complexity of this foundational event in ancient Israel’s consciousness. John E. Anderson, “Creation,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John … More Devotional Studies – “Creation” – 02/02/2026

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

GENESIS 1:1 Genesis 1 TWISTED SCRIPTURE Genesis 1:1–2 Some religions of the world believe God formed the world from pre-existent matter rather than creating it from nothing. Some also believe there to be a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. These verses however indicate God created the world from nothing, ex nihilo. Belief … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/22/2023

Why does God allow natural disasters?

Question: “Why does God allow natural disasters?” Answer: Why does God allow earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, typhoons, cyclones, mudslides, wildfires, and other natural disasters? Tragedies like the 2023 earthquake in Turkey and Syria cause many people to question God’s goodness. It is distressing that natural disasters are often termed “acts of God” while no “credit” is … More Why does God allow natural disasters?