Archive for November 2000
Your Palette of Emotions
A young boy once wrote this note to a psychotherapist: “Dear Dr. Gardener, What is bothering me is that long ago some big person it is a boy about 13 years old. He called me turtle and I knew he said that because of my plastic surgery. And I think God hates me because of…
Read MoreJob: A Case Study On Suffering, Part 2
We have been surveying the book of Job in order to gain a godly perspective on this problem of suffering. Rick Rood has observed: “It is unquestionably true that there is no greater obstacle to faith than that of the reality of evil and suffering in the world. Indeed, even for the believing Christian, there…
Read MoreJob: A Case Study On Suffering, Part 1
I recall attending a one man theatrical production of the book of Job. For over an hour the Christian actor quoted from this biblical book of wisdom, dramatizing Job’s sufferings, the related speeches, and his eventual restoration. When you see a man writhing in pain and calling out to God for answers and justice, it…
Read MoreSaved From Public Opinion
During the time we served with Peoples Church of Montreal, I had the opportunity to speak at some chapel services for some National League baseball teams. I enjoyed getting to meet some of the popular players during the mid-eighties. One of the lasting impressions from my fellowship with those Christian athletes was the stress of…
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