by Steve Thomason | Oct 31, 2019 | Bible
How do we deal with the violence of Elijah in 1 Kings 18:20-39. He puts God to the test. Then, when he wins, he slaughters 450 of his enemies. Does Elijah represent the same God that Jesus calls Abba?
by Steve Thomason | Apr 30, 2016 | Spiritual Formation
I’m not sure why I wept as I watched this video. Perhaps it is because I preached the funeral of a 19-year old young man yesterday and my heart is torn open and I’m raw. Perhaps it is because I just said goodbye to my 21-year old daughter who visited for...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 11, 2011 | Bible, Spiritual Formation
Many times when I feel cluttered in my mind I will grab the Bible and read the Psalm for the day. Today is the 11th, so I read Psalm 11. It is also the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Look what I read… 1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul,...
by Steve Thomason | May 3, 2011 | Non-Fiction, Theology
As a citizen of the Empire that grants me all the creature comforts of electricity, indoor plumbing, on Demand HD Cable Television, 4G wireless networks, fast food, and freedom of speech, religion, etc. I must confess that I reacted to the news of Bin Laden’s...