Kierkegaard suggested that faith was a blind leap into the darkness. Jesus Christ, however, never expected his followers to believe blindly. He told his listeners that if they didn’t believe his words, to at least believe the evidence of the miracles themselves (Jn. 14:11).
The apologetics of Jesus involved performing miracles. The greatest of these miracles [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Mr. P's Ponderings’
March 20, 2008
Reasonably speaking, Jesus rose from the dead
March 11, 2008
Eucalyptus trees are like the Gospels
A number of years ago, while visiting relatives in southern Florida, I had the opportunity to take an eco-tour of the Everglades. It was fascinating! I learned the Everglades were really not a swamp at all, but an unusually wide river with a very slow moving current. I learned how the Seminole Indians fled to [...]
February 27, 2008
Finding purpose in pain
Sometimes, it’s hard to understand why God allows suffering, but you can be certain that He has a purpose in your pain.
Four years ago, my sister, whom I dearly loved, went to her doctor with what she believed was a cough due to chest congestion. The doctor prescribed cough medicine and she thought nothing of [...]
February 20, 2008
A prescription for peace
I am so grateful to God, and of course Kevin, for the opportunity to share my thoughts on faith and values. As someone who has weathered the storm of controversy and lived through a variety of spiritual trials, I have learned a great deal about faith and perseverance. It is my hope that [...]
