MAiD legislation is pushing some Christians into a quandary around how to handle their end of life sufferings. Hospices, like the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, are facing the ire of governments for maintaining a pro-life palliative care approach in managing suffering without taking active measures to end it. Has this become an issue of moral evil? As we face this Easter … [Read more...] about A thunderclap of mercy a theology of suffering
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
J.R.R. Tolkien: Lover of nature, lover of God
Can writers actually set the world on fire? What caused the late J.R.R. Tolkien to be a literary superstar who continues to captivate generation after generation of new readers? Amazon is reportedly spending a billion dollars in their upcoming prequel Lord of the Rings TV series, focusing on the second age of Middle Earth, the time when the Rings of Power were forged. Unlike … [Read more...] about J.R.R. Tolkien: Lover of nature, lover of God
C.S. Lewis: Waking up to the Father’s love
Have you or your parents ever treated education as more important than family? C.S. (Jack) Lewis and his father, Albert, were like ships passing in the night, not knowing how to connect. Being very close to his calm, cheerful mother, her sudden death from cancer left ten-year old Lewis feeling like the mythical Atlantis was sinking. His mother, Flora Hamilton, who … [Read more...] about C.S. Lewis: Waking up to the Father’s love
C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien: The power of a difficult friendship
Have you ever had the power of a difficult friendship profoundly impact your life? C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, two of the most famous and versatile English writers, had that kind of bond. The companionship between Lewis and the man he called “Tollers” inspired the chapter on friendship (philea) in Lewis’ book, The Four Loves. For much of his life, Lewis, the son of a … [Read more...] about C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien: The power of a difficult friendship
Katharina Luther: Reformation Firestarter
Martin Luther & his wife Katharina dearly loved Christmas. Tradition even credits them with having the first Christmas tree. On this 502nd anniversary of the Reformation, it is worth remembering that Luther’s marriage revolution allowed pastors to marry for the first time in over 500 years. Marriage and family went from being second-best to something to be celebrated. Many … [Read more...] about Katharina Luther: Reformation Firestarter