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Qur'an Sura 68 (part 2) - God sees everything

Qur’an Sura 68 (part 2) – God sees everything

This part of Sura 68 speaks to God’s awareness of everything going on. He knows who follows Him - and who doesn't. He also knows who encourages people to stray away from Him. And finally - He encourages believers to not follow those who want to transgress. Let's compare the ...
You can't be found unless you know you're lost

You can’t be found unless you know you’re lost

You can't be found unless you know you're lost.  At first this seems obvious.  Or maybe at first it makes so sense at all.  Either way, it's important to be found. Which makes it equally important that we know we're lost! ...
Introduction to The Screwtape Letters Study Guide

Screwtape Letter #4 – Discussion Guide

Screwtape encourages getting the patient to either react against childhood experiences or to assume a level of prayer far in advance of what he is really prepared for. These both make sense - they will make it harder for the patient to focus on God , instead focusing on the ...
Life's not fair!

Life’s not fair!

Life's not fair!   But who told you it would be? Maybe it's better this way? Life's not fair! Not exactly a news flash, is it?   Everyone knows that. And we can all go on and on about why it isn't fair.  Especially why it isn't fair to us. And, we ...
The problem of faith, hope, belief and knowing

The problem of faith, hope, belief and knowing

The concern here is that when we say things like we "know" certain things because the Bible says so, we run the risk of turning people off to the message we are trying to give.  Something that was meant to be caring and loving can be construed as something that ...
Does God really protect us? If yes, from what?

Does God really protect us? If yes, from what?

Does God really protect us? Of course he does. Then another thought: Does he always protect us in the way we want, when we want it? ...
Ishmael, Pharaoh, Moses - and Esau

Ishmael, Pharaoh, Moses – and Esau

[73:15] We have sent to you a messenger, just as we sent to Pharaoh a messenger. ... [73:19] This is a reminder; whoever wills, let him choose the path to his Lord. Based on these verses, what is the Qur'an really saying about the path to God? Apparently there are ...
Who is God?

Messed Up American Theology: Who Is God?

Who Is God?  Since a majority of Americans don't believe even some of the basic teachings of the Bible, there's no choice but to believe American theology is messed up.  And I mean really basic stuff.  Like critical things about Jesus.  Not surprisingly, they don't really know about the Holy ...
Scientists "agree" - God was right - again

Scientists “agree” – God was right – again

Scientists are beginning to agree with God yet again.  And again - it's about water.   Find out why the fact that it's about water is so important.   And - did they learn anything "important" from this new "knowledge"? Ro 1:19 since what may be known about God is ...
Wipe away every tear: the greatest miracle?

Wipe away every tear from their eyes: the greatest miracle?

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.  This tells of a time when we won't cry anymore.  Will this be the greatest miracle in the Bible?  Maybe that depends.  For instance - who is being talked about here.  Who's eyes are their eyes?  And what does wipe ...
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