Evil and Suffering

There is a common question asked, “If God exists, why is there so much evil and suffering?” Nonbelievers and believers alike struggle with this question. While there is no definitive answer in Scripture, we can form a hypothesis given what Scripture does provide. The information below is not meant to be a solid answer; it…

Defining Faith

Faith is a common aspect of the Christian life and all spiritual systems. Faith is so essential; the writer of Hebrews states, “Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) This…

Only You Can

Only You can create something from nothingOnly You can hang the stars and name each oneOnly You can speak lifeOnly You can make so much beautyOnly You can part the sea, slay giants and rain fire from heavenOnly You can put wisdom in the heart and give the mind understandingOnly You can serve justice and…

Titus: How a Proper Church Functions

The church cannot stand if it does not perform its proper function. This is why the modern church has so many controversies and divisions. Some only seek money, some try to compromise with the world and speak outright lies, and some cannot tell what sin is. But God always leaves a remnant; repeatedly, He has…

Psalm 29: The Voice of the LORD

In such a short and simple Psalm, David packs much meaning. It’s believed that David wrote this during or shortly after a thunderstorm that swept through Israel. It conveys the voice and power of God in and over nature. As stated in Isaiah 6:3, the key is, “…Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Armies;…

The True Vine: Redux

This is my second redux piece. This specific parable is a beautiful image in many ways. And it teaches invaluable lessons to all who hear. More treasure has been mined and is to be shared. However, it is the responsibility of the reader or hearer to accept and utilize the prize or reject it and…

The Wilderness

The wilderness is a concept mentioned several times in the Bible. It is a concept that is different from our modern conception of wilderness. The contemporary image is usually the great outdoors, a lush green forest full of pleasantness to all the senses, or camping out under the stars with wonder over God’s vast, beautiful…

The Goodness of God

This subject will only be fully understood once we are with Him in eternity. “As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “No one is…

The Living God

This name is given all throughout the bible. He is called the Living God, signifying that He is the only God and that He is the only spirit who has supreme power; also that He is the God of the living, specifically the spiritually alive in Christ. In the Old Testament, this name is portrayed…

Jehovah Tsidkenu: The Lord is Our Righteousness

Tsidkenu (Tseed-ken-oo) is derived from the word tsedeq (tseh-deck) which means rightness or righteousness. The name itself occurs only in Jeremiah. However, it is fully revealed in the wisdom of the cross. Jeremiah prophesies about a time when God will raise up a descendant of King David to be king over Israel and will restore…