Monthly Archives: January 2015
In the story, Horton Hears A Who, Horton, a curious elephant, is convinced that he has heard the voices of a thriving community living on a speck. He tries to convince others about his sensational find, but is ridiculed and outcast. He hears the cries from Whoville, but they do not. Similar to Horton, the world tells us that they don’t hear God’s voice either and that they will only believe in Him if He reveals Himself in a miraculous…..
As parents we frequently direct our children’s activities to things that previously elicited feelings of awe and wonder in us when we were young. We become almost childlike ourselves as we expectantly wait to see the sparkle in their eyes when they see Disneyland or Sea World for the first time. Since God is our Father, His delight is no different. He gets just as excited when our eyes light up with wonder as we experience His creation. Maybe this…..
Neo-Darwinian theory tells us that we evolved through a series of random mutations that conferred beneficial traits upon us making us more fit survivors. Unfortunately, the first step in this process is fraught with difficulty. Mutations are mistakes in genetic replication. The cell even recognizes this fact and has mechanisms designed to repair them. This raises two important questions; first,…..
In Genesis, God conquers the waters of chaos. He establishes order in the midst of disorder. He thoughtfully plans, builds, and organizes. God spoke and His words transformed the universe into an orderly physical manifestation of His personal thoughts. We are surrounded by God speak. His words are reassuring. We feel comfortable in this world because we are surrounded by the rhetorical flourish of One who seems to be in charge. It is for this reason that our daily walk…..
