Tragedy

Humbled by Mystery

"Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know." Job 42:3b Tragedy does a lot of things - not the least of which is to challenge our theology. When something horrific happens "over there" - in some place that doesn't touch my place - then we have a lot of pat answers about the what and why it all occurred. But when a commercial airline flightcrashes down on someone's house, near enough to your own house, then your theology isn't as airtight anymore. And that is exactly what happened here in our Buffalo…

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The Tragedy in Haiti

"Love must be sincere.  Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honor one another above yourselves.  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Share with God's people who are in need.  Practice hospitality."  Romans 12:9-13 As I have watched the unfathomable human tragedy in Haiti over the last couple of days, my mind and heart can't help but be stirred to think about many things.  I won't…

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