DID YOU KNOW Few questions surface more quickly in moments of suffering than this one: why does God punish people? It is not a theoretical concern; it is deeply human. We ask it when we read the Passover narrative, when we watch Jesus overturn tables in the temple, and when we encounter the hard sayingsContinue reading “Justice, Mercy, and the God We Often Misjudge”
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Why Advent Is the Right Time to Take Sin Seriously
DID YOU KNOW Advent is often framed as a season of gentle anticipation—candles, carols, and the quiet hope of Christ’s coming. Yet Advent is also a season of honest preparation. John the Baptist’s voice still echoes through these weeks: “Prepare the way of the Lord” (italics added). Preparation in Scripture is never sentimental. It isContinue reading “Why Advent Is the Right Time to Take Sin Seriously”
The Day God Opens the Books
On Second Thought There are stories in human history that shake us awake—stories that remind us of both the cruelty of our world and the quiet heroism that still rises within it. The story of young John Fieldsend is one of those stories. As a child, he was placed on a Kindertransport train by theContinue reading “The Day God Opens the Books”
Sour Grapes and Straight Talk
The message from Ezekiel emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability for one’s choices, countering the tendency to blame external factors for one’s circumstances. It insists that while past influences exist, individuals can choose their paths. Ultimately, God offers grace and the opportunity for repentance, encouraging everyone to actively decide to walk in righteousness.