Proposition in Question: “The gratuitous and horrifying nature of so much suffering in the world renders the existence of an omnipotent, omniscient, and wholly good God profoundly implausible.” – William L. Rowe Thesis: While our finite human perspective makes it impossible to judge suffering as ultimately gratuitous, the Christian answer to the problem of evil […]
When conflict rises, God calls us to peacemaking grounded in faith. Abram yielded his rights, trusted God’s provision, and God confirmed His promises. Choosing peace over pride, faith over sight, and worship over worry positions us to experience God’s faithful care—ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the true Peacemaker who invites us to follow Him in trust and obedience.
God calls each of us to step out in faith, leaving behind what's familiar and comfortable to follow His plan for our lives. Just as He called Abram with specific promises of blessing, protection, and purpose, God calls us today with the promise of eternal life and the opportunity to be part of His great plan of salvation.
The Tower of Babel reveals the futility of human attempts to reach God through our own achievements and the danger of pride-driven unity apart from God's will. While people sought to make a name for themselves and avoid God's command to fill the earth, God scattered them according to His purposes.
Just as God provided Noah with a place of safety through the ark before judgment came upon the earth, God still provides salvation and protection for those who trust and obey Him today.
When we put thought and effort into our work, we’re proud of it. It may not be the best or the most thorough and groundbreaking, but you’re proud of it. It has a deep emotional connection to you—because at some point that was you at your best.