At some point in life every person must pass through the rigors of doubt and darkness. The most likely crucible of theological wrestling contends with the question of why evil, suffering and hardship befall a world created by a good God. When we try to explore possible answers to this question honestly, solutions are nearlyContinue reading “Gratitude is a first step in confronting the whys of suffering”
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Mother’s day: a time of celebration and grief
I started perspiring as someone asked me the question a second time: “Why did you only have six caregivers?” Such was one of many questions asked of me when I had to defend my dissertation in front of my seminary’s Doctor of Ministry committee. My dissertation had been on caregivers and spiritual formation; the committeeContinue reading “Mother’s day: a time of celebration and grief”
Baptist Spirituality 