Click the play button above to listen to this article. "The best-laid schemes of mice and men go oft awry. and leave us nothing but grief and pain, for promised joy!" so wrote the Scottish poet, Robert Burns (quote is modernised). Rober Burns by Alexander Nasmyth, 1787, Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Don't we all know … Continue reading Who Is God?: The Master of History
If you need a laugh, search the internet for bad versions of this belter. There are some brave people out there... who can't hit high notes... but, fair play to them, keep trying! Classic FM (a posh radio station here in the UK) reckons O Holy Night might just be the greatest Carol of all. … Continue reading O Holy Night: The Story Behind the Carol
It's a question that is almost guaranteed to be asked when religion is being discussed. "If God made the world then who made God?" Something has to be eternal, something which is the first cause of everything else. Why? Well, if there ever was a time when absolutely nothing existed, then nothing could exist now. … Continue reading Who Made God?
Do you enjoy learning about the past? I love history documentaries. But since getting married I've had to learn that history isn't everyone's cup of tea! But while we all don't share a fascination with the past, we all wonder about the future. Will we ever get flying cars? Where will we be working in … Continue reading Jesus: Our Future Hope
Jesus of Nazareth died a slow, shameful death, just outside the city of Jerusalem, 2,000 years ago. A great crowd watched everything. He definitely died. Professional Roman soldiers used a spear to make sure. And yet over 500 men and women were convinced they had seen, talked and eaten with Jesus after He died. They … Continue reading Jesus: Our Living Saviour
How did the universe come to be? Is there really a creator-god or did eons of time and chance bring everything into being? Does it really matter? Do the big questions of origins have any impact on our day-to-day lives? Think about the implications for a moment. If you were to paint a picture or … Continue reading Who Cares About Origins?
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