2 Corinthians 10:5 Faith is often considered a mindless belief. Some would even say that to have faith we need to leave behind our brain and blindly accept whatever we are told. This might be true for superstitions, legends and fairy tales but a faith in Jesus is founded on solid evidence. Historical records outsideContinue reading “Don’t forget your brain”
Author Archives: Camis G Ware
Who knows best?
Isaiah 48:17 It is a funny and strange thing that from the moment we are born we naturally believe that we know what is best for us. Even as an infant we let everyone know who is in control and demand to have food and attention when we think we need it. It might beContinue reading “Who knows best?”
Never alone
Despite the many ways to connect these days, more than at any other time in history there are still many lonely people. There is such a large perceived pressure to have a large amount of friends or followers on social media. There is also an expectation that life is always exciting, new and fresh. WeContinue reading “Never alone”
The problem with faith
Faith is not as easy as it may seem. That is the difficulty in believing without always seeing, hearing experiencing and feeling something tangible. There are always doubts, temptations, excuses, hardship and discouragement that we battle with. The struggle to stay faithful can at times feel like it is not worth the effort. Paul remindsContinue reading “The problem with faith”
Lost innocence
Innocence is an endearing quality in children. It makes them cute and loveable bringing back fond memories of the days where we too didnt have a care in the world. Innocence is really only treasured once we become older and wiser and realise how much easier life might have been if we weren’t so keenContinue reading “Lost innocence”
Eternity
If we stop and reflect on the achievements of humanity since the beginning of time it really is incredible. From the first fire lighting to the discovery of the uses of different metals then the ability to find ways to cut and shape wood and other materials. The complexity of generating meaningful and beautiful musicContinue reading “Eternity”
Who is sending who?
One of the questions that people ask is “How could a loving God send people to hell?” This can be asked in a genuinely concerned way or as a way of justifying someone’s unbelief. This famous verse (John 3:16) which is often quoted by Christians and often seen on signs and placards helps to answerContinue reading “Who is sending who?”
Best news ever
“It’s not good news it’s the best news ever” This is a line from the song Best News Ever by Mercy Me. The song describes how, unlike any other religion, that even though the gap between us and God is unachievable He took it on Himself to bridge that gap through Jesus. God knew thatContinue reading “Best news ever”
A bit about the Bible
The Bible is the most widely printed, published and distributed book in the world with billions of copies distributed since the invention of the printing press. More than 2,100 languages now have at least one part of the Bible available to read if they want to. While some are critical of it and are determinedContinue reading “A bit about the Bible”
Getting rid of evil
Many religious people, from any religion, take it upon themselves to try and rid the world of evil. This often ends up in violence and hatred as so called good and evil people clash. Some call it justice while others call it cleansing. Those who associate with ‘good’ justify their actions by claiming to beContinue reading “Getting rid of evil”