A Life-Permitting Universe: Do the Odds Say By Chance or By Design?

You might have watched the recently famous blockbuster hits or read the magnificent novels of the Hunger Games.  Aggressively ruled over by the Capitol, each of the twelve districts have to select two tributes—one male and one female—between the ages of 12 and 18.  These young children are brutally sent into an arena while citizens … Continue reading A Life-Permitting Universe: Do the Odds Say By Chance or By Design?

Is There More Reason to Believe in God than Bigfoot?

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”–Hebrews 11:1 What is faith?  It is blind, like the trust falls we once did in elementary school or at a work retreat?  It is unreasonable and lacking of any evidence, like a belief in the Easter bunny or Santa Clause, … Continue reading Is There More Reason to Believe in God than Bigfoot?

Why Teens Are Leaving the Church & What to Do About It

Growing up, my parents were faithful to be sure that I was at church on Sundays and Wednesdays.  I had many friends in the same boat who attended church through their adolescent years.  Mom and dad would wake them up and drive them to church on Sunday mornings.  They would send these kids and teens … Continue reading Why Teens Are Leaving the Church & What to Do About It