Devotional Thought – “Cedars of Lebanon” – 08/14/2024

Planted by grace, and owing all to our heavenly Father’s care, we may defy the hurricane, and laugh at the fear of drought, for none that trust in him shall ever be left unwatered. C. H. Spurgeon PSALM 104 PSALM 104:16 CONTEXT GENERAL, REMARKS. Here we have one of the loftiest and longest sustained flights of … More Devotional Thought – “Cedars of Lebanon” – 08/14/2024

Thoughts – Science and the Existence of God – 05/06/2024

May 01, 2024 by: J. P. Moreland The Limits of Science and Danger of Scientism The heart of scientism is the conviction that science can explain virtually everything. If there is not a valid scientific explanation for an event or state, then that is not properly an object of our knowledge. In reality, though, there are … More Thoughts – Science and the Existence of God – 05/06/2024

Devotional – 07/17/2023

Emotions – Strong feelings elicited in response to stimuli. Historically, the emotions have been regarded differently as they relate to the Christian life and spiritual development, with some traditions emphasizing the place and validity of emotions while other traditions downplay their importance, emphasizing instead the places of reason and Scripture. Donald K. McKim, The Westminster … More Devotional – 07/17/2023

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?