The 7 Big Questions
Can I Know God Personally?
October 23, 2022 • Bruce Miller
If God is out there, can I connect with him? If I talk to him, does he listen? Does he talk back? It seems wild to think we could have a relationship with God, doesn’t it? Especially when you consider the idea in light of our human relationships. We can’t see God or hug God or shake God’s hand. We’re humans and God is . . . well, God.
Is Jesus Really God?
October 9, 2022 • Bruce Miller
Last week we talked about whether Christianity is too narrow, and arrived at the conclusion that Christianity is inclusive, but truth itself is exclusive. Christianity is wide open to everyone without exceptions, but truth is narrow. This conclusion begs the question, is Christianity true? Since Jesus is at the heart of Christianity, we can refine the question, Is Jesus God?
Is Christianity Too Narrow?
October 2, 2022 • Bruce Miller
Have you ever heard the standard advice not to discuss religion or politics at the dinner table? This sentiment stems from the natural human inclination to avoid discomfort. Conversations around both subjects can be tense, awkward, and downright confrontational. This is especially true when someone tells you that their way of thinking is the only right way—particularly if you don’t agree with their beliefs! This kind of claim can be annoying, frustrating, and offensive.
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
September 25, 2022 • Bruce Miller
Why does God allow evil to exist? And why doesn’t God stop it? In pain we ask, “Why me?” that soon gives way to “Why are you punishing me?” And that is only a whisper from far darker thoughts: maybe God is not loving. Maybe God is cruel. And if so, you say to God, “God, if you are there, I want nothing to do with you.” Why, why, why? I’ve asked those very questions.
Is there a God?
September 18, 2022 • Bruce Miller
Let’s be honest; it’s scary to consider we might be wrong about something, especially when it’s an issue of such gravity as God’s existence. It takes courage to reconsider what you think and open your mind to possibilities other than what you currently believe. On what grounds will we consider the claim for God? Do we just take a blind leap of faith? That would be intellectually irresponsible. I invite you to embrace your doubts and pursue your questions.