A Question Worth Wrestling With

Friends, I want to bring up something that might feel a bit uncomfortable at first but could also lead to some deeply honest and meaningful reflection. When it comes to knowing if there is a God, and if there is, what God is like—and even who God loves—do we base our beliefs entirely on the Bible telling us so? Or, for those from different traditions, is it simply because another religious text says so?

We live in a modern world, a rational world, where science and critical thinking have given us tools to understand so much. Yet, when it comes to the foundation of our faith, we rely on a collection of ancient writings. These manuscripts were authored by dozens of men (only men) over centuries, in a world without the knowledge of modern science as we know it, and in a time when belief in gods or a god was universally assumed.

Can we, as rational people, base our understanding of ultimate truth on these writings alone? Should we? And if so, why?

I’m not asking this to challenge anyone’s faith but to invite us to think critically about *why* we believe what we believe. Could there be more to God than what we’ve read? Are we open to seeing God in ways that transcend the ancient texts? Or are we simply taking it all at face value because we’ve been taught to?

This isn’t about throwing stones at Scripture—it’s about wrestling with the big questions and building a deeper, more resilient faith. I’d love to hear your thoughts, struggles, and insights on this. Let’s explore together.

In this maze of life, the path you choose really does shape your reality. Will you take the narrow road that leads to life, or the wide road that leads to destruction? Let’s listen to Jesus’ words, giving our lives to His guidance and trusting in the promise of eternal life for those who follow Him. When we choose the way of faith and righteousness, we can be confident that God is with us every step of the way.

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6).

Let’s make wise choices, walking in the light of Christ, and embracing the full life He offers on the path of truth.

© J Nuevo 2024

In our fast-paced world, I often hear people say "time is money." Have you ever heard that? But I believe there is a more profound reality, and it is that time is far more valuable than any monetary currency. Unlike money, which can be earned, saved, and even recovered if lost, time is a finite resource that, once spent, can never be regained.

I get lots of inspiration from the collection of ancient manuscripts we've come to know as the Bible. The Bible is full of timeless wisdom and offers several insights into the beauty of time and the importance of using it wisely.

The very brother of Jesus wrote a letter to the church; we know it as The letter of James. In it, James reminds us of the fleeting nature of our lives:

"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14)

Here James seeks to show us the fragility of our existence. Like morning mist that dissipates as the sun rises, our time on Earth is short. This realisation should motivate us to make the most of every moment we have.

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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.