“God, Where Are You?” (or, A Theodicy Odyssey) INTRODUCTION – Genesis 3:1-19 – I have long appreciated Vera Hall’s 1937 version of “Trouble So Hard.” The line “Don’t nobody know my troubles but God” is intensely comforting. Some people know some of our troubles, but God knows all of them.Continue Reading
Putting the You into Union – Part II INTRODUCTION – In the first part of this message, we found that in the Communion service we recognize the union of the Trinity, remember the union of our humanity with God the Son, and rejoice in the union of all believers withContinue Reading
What Did I Learn This Year? INTRODUCTION – This message probably should be titled “What Should I Have Learned This Year?” or, even better, “What Should I Learn Every Year?” Learning requires interest and intensity. Negatives such as pride, selfishness, and anger need no such effort and are clear evidencesContinue Reading
