by Edward Thal | Apr 29, 2025 | Spiritual
Suffering is a consistent theme in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, but philosophers who view all earthly life as “bloody in tooth and claw” reject the possibility of God because, they argue, God would not permit pain and suffering. The prophet Daniel...
by Edward Thal | Apr 22, 2025 | Spiritual
Where does the concept of “truth” come from? Is there such a thing as “absolute truth?” Progressive thought argues that truth is relative—there is “my truth” and “your truth” and “their truth”. The various “truths” inevitably struggle for dominance and the...
by Edward Thal | Apr 15, 2025 | Spiritual
In his introduction to the Ephesians, Paul wishes “Grace” to them. What does he mean? To appreciate Grace, we must first acknowledge the existence of sin. If you have ever felt bad about something you’ve done, you know you’re a sinner. And, if you’re honest with...
by Harry Morgan | Apr 8, 2025 | Spiritual
Gardens are mentioned throughout Scripture, including four very special gardens that are each a place of peace, although three are also places of sadness. The good news is that peace and joy win out in the stories of all these gardens! The first garden is where...
by Jessica Fannin | Mar 25, 2025 | Spiritual
I have been a worrier most of my life. In order to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us [me]” as Hebrews 12:1 commands, I have committed to memorizing many passages of Scripture about this besetting sin. A precious hidden truth...
by Harry Morgan | Mar 18, 2025 | Spiritual
The Bible employs powerful symbols to teach us about the attributes of our triune God. Various symbols associated with the Holy Spirit depict His nature or aspects of His work, and water is one of them, symbolizing His cleansing from sin in our new...
