Lately I’ve been rethinking my idea of God’s sovereignty.

In particular, I’m questioning my beliefs about the sovereignty of God when things don’t go my way—do I really believe He works all things for good? Really?

I knew as soon as I wrote out this title I wasn’t telling the truth. Because there is never nothing to be thankful for.

But it sure feels like it sometimes.

A few nights ago I went for dinner with my parents. It was a spontaneous decision following a particularly difficult day. As we were seated the host asked the usual, “How are you doing today?”

Over the past couple months I’ve had a lot of time to consider topics most of us would rather avoid thinking of all together. At least I would. Topics like death, suffering, and how life is just not fair.

Why read the Bible? Simply put, it will change your life.

A couple years ago I was a guest at a home and observed a conversation between a young girl and an older relative, a scientist.

It was a deep valley. Sadness and shame. I had just a few days previous been abandoned by my best friend. My partner. A very godly person. Due to my own actions. My request for forgiveness was denied.

Probably you're familiar with method acting—techniques actors sometimes use to identify more closely with their characters emotions and thoughts. They do this in the hope of a more realistic performance.

Is it just me or does it seem like true friends are few and far between when you're stuck in a rut?

These days there is such a build-up to Christmas and then suddenly, it's over.