When we studied the book of Job earlier this year, we found Job wrestling with what philosophers call the problem of evil why do bad things happen to good people? The writer of Psalm 73 is frustrated by the flip side of that coin - why do good things happen to evil people? The psalmist goes through a period of doubt because he envies those who are defined as successful b...
Keep ReadingWe've been working through a number of Psalms and seeing what they have to say about the things we are (or should) be praying about. We've looked at how to pray about foolishness, anxiety, repentance, tears, thirst, transcendence, and wisdom I know, it reads just like your typical prayer request list. But that's the Psalms for you they get at the things we forget, or hav...
Keep ReadingLast week we talked about how we use social media and how it affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But the problem is so much bigger. We are suffering from a crushing information overload that's causing a great deal of anxiety and stress. And then there's a corresponding inability to make decisions because there's simply too much information to process. Wha...
Keep ReadingHow much time do you spend on social media? You don't have to answer that, but I'm guessing it's way more than you'd like to admit. Sadly, that's true for most of us. Our life is largely lived before a screen. And it's not all bad but some of it is. And one of the most difficult things about our online life is that we're often unaware of how it's affecting us. We look to ...
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