Psalm 124 has a line in it I really like. Overall, the Psalm is about how God rescues the Old Testament nation of Israel over and over again. It is a celebration of God’s presence and mercy. The Psalmist says: “We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken and we have escaped. …
Honesty (About Yourself) Is The Best Policy
There is a well-known (and yet completely unknown) group of people with a lot of wisdom. They. They say honesty is the best policy and I think They are right. Sometimes, however, we use honesty as an excuse or a cover for—dare I say it so bluntly—rudeness. We turn honesty into a weapon against others when really we should use …
Why I Don’t Believe God Is Harsh
Why I Don’t Believe God Is Harsh By Beth Demme If you had to describe God in only one word, what word would you choose? Go ahead, say it out loud. I’m waiting. Seriously, I’m listening. Go ahead and say it. Ooooh, good word! (I mean, probably. You probably chose a good word. I can’t actually hear you.) I worry …
A Biased Review of Finding God in the Waves
A Biased Review of Finding God in the Waves By Beth Demme Mike McHargue’s debut book, Finding God in the Waves, was released on September 13, 2016. This is the story of how one man lost his faith, and found it again, through science. Mike went from Southern Baptist to Atheist to Unspecified to Methodist. I want you to read his book. …