by ATFWebmin | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am a bit of a “doubting Thomas.” Thomas was one of Jesus’ followers who would not believe in the resurrected Jesus until he saw and touched Jesus’ crucifixion wounds. This is recounted in the New Testament book of John in chapter 20, verses 24-29. My doubting Thomas...
by ATFWebmin | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
I have a credit card in my wallet which shows a section of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome. It’s the part of the painting where God’s finger is reaching down to touch Man’s. I’ve had the credit card for 10 years since my wife and I went to Italy for our 25th...
by ATFWebmin | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Recently I was riding a chairlift and the conversation turned to the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) because my chair mate had just watched one of the movies the night before. This was an easy topic for me because I am officially a “Tolkien nerd.” My fascination with the...
by ATFWebmin | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Humor is an important part of life. Fortunately, I married a lady who has a good sense of humor, both to make me laugh and to put up with me. I remember throwing a little water on Shirley when we were dating, thinking she would do the same back to me. She surprised me...
by ATFWebmin | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
In my first blog, I shared my struggles and the promises that are helping me walk through cancer without knowing whether I will live 1 year or 10 years. Next I want to look at possible reasons for having evil in the world or “Why do bad things happen to good people?”...
by ATFWebmin | Oct 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Probably the most asked question about life and religion is “If God is all loving and all powerful then why is there so much pain and suffering in the world?” Or “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Or simply “Why is there evil in the world?” People ask this...
