Category Archives: God

Surrender

Lots is said in spiritual circles and 12-step programs about “surrender.” Most of us like to ignore it or interpret it in such a way that we can avoid the call. What comes to mind when you hear the word … Continue reading

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More than we can bear

There is this myth going around that “God never gives us more than we can bear.” If that were true, then nobody would ever starve, or escape into drug addiction, or commit suicide. If we only ever experienced what we … Continue reading

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Playing God

Some people who act arrogant, controlling and selfish are sometimes accused of “playing God.” I can’t think of a worse way of insulting God. Is this the way we perceive God – putting us little humans through pain so that … Continue reading

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