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Though obviously an overgeneralization, it does seem that spirituality is among the “in” things.  It has become both cool and lucrative.  The television is scattered with spiritualists like John Edwards, James Van Praagh, Sylvia Browne, … Read More

I had just come upstairs from putting Brielle, my four year old daughter, to bed, an hour past her bedtime—as usual.  Earlier, as I sat down on her bed to tuck her in I noticed … Read More

The past 40 or so years have seen a recovery of natural theology—and thereby, the classical arguments for the existence of God—within the field of academic philosophy.  Some of the most influential philosophers of our … Read More

A friend of mine recently stated that we ought to give pause before tackling the morality of homosexual practice from a biblical perspective.  After all, he reasoned, Jesus never even addressed it in the Gospel … Read More

One of the most tragic and frustrating conversations that I have from time to time is the one that starts something like this: “I don’t understand!  I’ve been living for God—praying, reading the Bible, trying … Read More

I spoke this evening at our mid-week service here at Timberline Church.  We’re in a series considering the implications of living a spirit filled/influenced life.  Tonight was on “learning humbly.”  We explored the idea that … Read More

While this post originally appeared last year, I thought it would be appropriate to reengage with it, given our consideration of the supposed evils of Christianity which we’ll be discussing this Sunday in our Atheism class.  … Read More

The 20th century skeptical Lutheran New Testament scholar Rudolf Bultmann stated that it is impossible for a person to live in the modern world—using “electric lights” and so forth—and still believe in spirits and miracles.  … Read More

What is the meaning of Jesus’ statement spoken on the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34)?  Many suggest that Jesus’ words are desperate cries out of the depths … Read More

Jesus was well known for his skill in asking questions.  Of course, he wasn’t the first person to use the tactic of questioning in order to discover the truth.  In fact, we often call this … Read More

The small group that Kristen and I are involved in has decided to trek through C. S. Lewis’ book, “The Screwtape Letters” (we’re discussing four letters/chapters each time we meet).  I had read the book … Read More

Every religion, philosophy, or worldview makes truth-claims.  Whether you turn to a Buddhist, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Christian, a pagan, or even a secular humanist atheist, he or she will attempt to offer truth-claims … Read More