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“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” -Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE) I don’t really wrestle with [...] “The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances.” This morning I found myself reading those words that were included in a devotional reflection on 1 Corinthians 13. And I’m still pondering what they mean to me, today? Why did they happen to grab my attention. Why? Why? Why? I think [...] “The miracles of Jesus were the ordinary works of his Father, wrought small and swift that we might take them in.” –George Mac Donald That actually made me chuckle, considering how much debate there is on how the earth and universe and life and… were created. If we can’t wrap arms around “simple” things like [...] “Every flower of the field, every fiber of a plant, every particle of an insect, carries with it the impress of its Maker, and can- if duly considered- read us lectures of ethics or divinity.” –Thomas Blount I can read that. I can think that. But do I live it? Last night I read ‘Where [...] “If we knew as much about heaven as God does, we would clap our hands every time a Christian dies.” – George MacDonald When I read those words this morning, it was a big “amen”. And a reminder that such times should be for us about celebrating. Then I got to thinking about what today [...] ‘Life is Short But Wide’ That is the title of a book I saw in an email this morning. I haven’t read anything about the book, but seeing that phrase made me think of my walk with God. Or more precisely, how my walk with God should be while I am here on His earth: [...] |
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