Category Archives: Faith

The parable of the allotment Part 3 Now, earlier I claimed that this parable is completely true, and some people may think that this completely discredits the story because it just is not possible to claim with any certainty that God is real. So, let’s home in on the parable a bit more closely. IContinue reading “The parable of the allotment. Part 3”

The parable of the allotment Part 2 Now, this parable of the allotment is clearly really about God, and the gifts he gives. However, before anyone thinks, “Oh, so it’s not true then; it’s just a story about a made-up figure”, I need to emphasise that this parable is completely true. Well, maybe there’s oneContinue reading “The parable of the allotment. Part 2”

The parable of the allotment (Coming in 4 parts) Part 1 Imagine that a neighbour gives you a message one day. “Did you know that there’s an allotment in our area, where you can go and get free fruit and veg? Yes, it’s run by this old chap, Arthur, and he just loves growing things.Continue reading “The parable of the allotment. Part 1”

The journey of doubt Part 4 As I say, I have now answered these questions to my satisfaction, but I am concerned to answer them to the satisfaction of anyone concerned with truth. There has been the age-old battle between believers and atheists, but they tend to argue at cross-purposes. Believers say, “Take the leapContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 4”

The journey of doubt Part 3 So, I am alright! I have come through the valley of the shadow of doubt, and I don’t anticipate anything being able to knock my confidence in God. In this respect, I will be OK for the rest of my life. However, as someone very keen on the philosophicalContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 3”

The journey of doubt Part 2 Therefore, what I have wanted through my life is a sense of certainty. I truly do love God, but I don’t want to be a fool and believe something that is false. In my own life, a sense of certainty is what I have now attained. I have anContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 2”

Waterlilies When I was at school in the 1970s, one day we had outside speakers who frightened me. I can’t remember much about it, but I think they were talking about the impending crisis of over-population, and they used an illustration of waterlilies. Apparently, waterlilies can double in size in a single day, and ifContinue reading “Waterlilies”

The journey of doubt Part 1 Like most Christians, I have gone through a faith journey that includes periods of severe doubt. There have been a couple of times when I could easily have given up. I think for me, the particular point of challenge is whether or not I can allow myself to goContinue reading “The journey of doubt. Part 1”

If Adam had not fallen Part 5: I mustn’t just complain; I must seek help I’m aware that I’m complaining about falling when the simple fact is that human beings fall. My complaint is that human nature isn’t good enough. Therefore, I mustn’t think that the answer is that I will try harder than Adam,Continue reading “If Adam had not fallen. Part 5”

If Adam had not fallen Part 4: Yes, we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. It is this deep regret that makes the issue of “If Adam had not fallen” so intense, so pressing, so important for the life that we live together in society. Of course,Continue reading “If Adam had not fallen. Part 4”