Last time, I left you with a cliffhanger.  I asked why does Jesus say that “blessed are those who don’t see and still believe?” It is not because evidence eliminates faith because Jesus provides more than enough evidence to Thomas and all the other disciples (and us as well).  So, why does he say it?  The … Continue reading →

My wife is a psychologist. I am a pastor.  With that combo as their parents, our kids are doomed.  That said, my wife recently posted an article about research on the harmful effects of spanking from a psychological perspective which highlighted the need to also address spanking from a Biblical perspective.   Here is a summary of the research … Continue reading →

24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his … Continue reading →

So far in this series I have told you that it is important that we know how to doubt our faith and that we can look to the story of ‘doubting Thomas’ for help. I have also asked you to boldly recognize your doubt.  Do not shy away from it, but acknowledge and be aware … Continue reading →